Rested elephants make more babies

12 September 2013 Baby elephants have a greater chance of survival if they are born at certain times of the year, according to experts from the University of Sheffield.

New 10 second sourcing technology set to transform archaeology

9 September 2013 Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a method of sourcing obsidian artefacts that takes only 10 seconds – dozens of times faster than the current methods – with a handheld instrument that can be used at archaeological excavations.

Ground breaking research identifies promising drugs for treating Parkinson's

3 September 2013 New drugs which may have the potential to stop faulty brain cells dying and slow down the progression of Parkinson's, have been identified by scientists in a pioneering study which is the first of its kind.

University in the media

17 September 2013

The University of Sheffield’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) is mentioned regarding its role at the centre of UK nuclear manufacturing development.

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