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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.

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Dr Ellery Frahm from the University of Sheffield's Department of Archaeology using the device

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.

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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.

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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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