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Date Title 30 July 2010 Research sheds light on pros and cons of team diversity 21 July 2010 Mountain marmots made bigger by climate change 16 July 2010 Funding boost for food security research 13 July 2010 Psychology groups celebrates 25th anniversary in the city 13 July 2010 Understanding the structure of plastic-based solar cells 07 July 2010 Robotic eye exhibition sheds light on how the brain works 06 July 2010 Research helps predict future impact of climate change 05 July 2010 Triple award honor for Sheffield professor 01 July 2010 Bright young sparks enjoy sunshine science extravaganza 29 June 2010 Exhibit offers insight into stars through sound 28 June 2010 Papers of renowned scientist catalogued at dedicated new archive centre 24 June 2010 New centre to house world's most powerful microscope 22 June 2010 Nobel Prize winner takes kids on scientific adventure 22 June 2010 Families get stuck into science at workshop 21 June 2010 University sets up solar farm for photovoltaic research 21 June 2010 Experts discover heavenly solar music 21 June 2010 Rice yields researched to tackle food security issues 17 June 2010 Youngsters try their hand at slimy science experiments 16 June 2010 Sheffield graduate's 'buckyball' listed in top 10 discoveries 10 June 2010 New therapy offers hope to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) patients 08 June 2010 Research shows personality can predict fertility 07 June 2010 Survey identifies football fans´ view of cheating 07 June 2010 Student `scoops´ world title for speedy ice cream 27 May 2010 Alcohol-related death rates much higher in deprived areas of England and Wales 25 May 2010 £1m funding boost for research into alcohol policy 21 May 2010 Youngsters pitch their big ideas on the planet 20 May 2010 Study finds female damselflies prefer `hot´ males 19 May 2010 Budding artists showcase their talent 18 May 2010 New approaches in battle against breast cancer are `promising´ 17 May 2010 EU funded study sheds light on stem cells 10 May 2010 University experts produce ageing research road map 04 May 2010 Husband and wife honoured by University for contribution to genetics 20 April 2010 Bat species discovered in UK for the first time 13 April 2010 University study sheds light on human embryonic stem cells´ DNA changes 08 April 2010 New genetic map to reveal songbird secrets 01 April 2010 Ice sheet melt identified as trigger of Big Freeze 31 March 2010 Chilean students host fundraiser for quake victims 31 March 2010 Young scientists hold a pub chat with a difference 30 March 2010 University and industry unite in the transfer of knowledge 29 March 2010 Microbes could protect marine life from plastic pollution 25 March 2010 Pupils turn detective to crack the chemistry code 22 March 2010 Sheffield health specialist supports calls for action on TB 19 March 2010 Sheffield selected for UK dream team in biofuel challenge 17 March 2010 University opens £1million gene screening facility 16 March 2010 Football stars argue the game´s importance for today´s society 16 March 2010 Scientists team-up with designers at new exhibition 11 March 2010 Art meets science in a series of fascinating encounters 10 March 2010 University helps break new ground for home dialysis 10 March 2010 Eggshell of extinct giant bird unlocks key to ancient DNA 09 March 2010 Public festival gives insight into science of society 05 March 2010 Students bring passion for science to the people 04 March 2010 Project set to improve communication of stroke survivors 03 March 2010 Mega-tsunami hits House of Commons 02 March 2010 New research may reveal clue to early onset Parkinson´s 02 March 2010 Universities host a week of scientific discovery 01 March 2010 Particle physics know-how could save lives 01 March 2010 Experts to discuss future health of cancer survivors 26 February 2010 Pupils given insight into world of science and technology 22 February 2010 Testosterone deficiency affects male cancer survivors´ quality of life 18 February 2010 Advisory group set to inform future MND research 15 February 2010 University leads the way in vital global soil research 12 February 2010 Sheffield scientists involved in NASA´s latest mission 05 February 2010 Puzzle book provides the science behind the sudoku 04 February 2010 Westfield donation aids deafness study 29 January 2010 Grass resource revolutionises biodiversity research 28 January 2010 University research to improve treatment of childhood leukemia 27 January 2010 Black hole hunters set new distance record 22 January 2010 Bone storage made possible by generous Alumni 19 January 2010 Small science offers opportunity for regional businesses 15 January 2010 Breast cancer sufferers offered new hope 07 January 2010 Scientists´ breakthrough in production of biofuels 23 December 2009 Physics expert shares skills in Oz 21 December 2009 Sheffield psychologist receives national acclaim 15 December 2009 Scientists develop new penguin DNA profiling technique 14 December 2009 Christmas lecture invites public to engage with science 10 December 2009 Youngsters build robots in climate change challenge 10 December 2009 Researchers shed light on study of historical images 08 December 2009 World-leading software celebrates fifteenth birthday 03 December 2009 Lord Mandelson announces £25 million Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre 12 November 2009 Combination treatment needed to fight dementia 29 October 2009 Zebrafish play pivotal role in helping treat disease 22 October 2009 Are US and European Plovers really birds of a feather? 22 October 2009 Funding boost to researchers investigating glaucoma 21 October 2009 Sheffield expert to study breast cancer risk in women 19 October 2009 New discovery aids development of cancer treatments 07 October 2009 Scientists give insight into movement of molecules 05 October 2009 Robotics expert explores technological future of NHS 30 September 2009 Double award win for University´s high achievers 22 September 2009 Professor receives prestigious honorary fellowship 11 September 2009 Exhibition hits Sheffield to celebrate Darwin´s legacy 27 August 2009 Research sheds light on fate of plant life in Arctic 17 August 2009 Major new lead for Parkinson´s treatment 17 July 2009 Students Reactiv8 to the science of colour 17 July 2009 Yorkshire physicists remembered 14 July 2009 Prestigious fellowship awarded to research associate 02 July 2009 Sheffield physicists receive top honours 30 June 2009 Researchers unveil whiskered robot rat 30 June 2009 Fishing for clues about human diseases 10 June 2009 University sheds light on plant growth 08 June 2009 Sheffield scientists bring cacti centre stage 04 June 2009 Probing pupils get to grips with science 28 May 2009 New centre to help recycle plastic waste in Middle East 22 May 2009 University researcher swaps Sheffield for storm chasing 15 May 2009 Sheffield scientists receive top Royal Society honour 23 April 2009 School children solve murder mystery at University 06 April 2009 New green centre is a beehive of activity 02 April 2009 Pioneering research brings cure for hearing loss one step closer 25 March 2009 New satellite to measure deforestation 20 March 2009 Scientists find solution to solar puzzle 19 March 2009 Fashion fever continues in wonderland 13 March 2009 Robots wars in 2020 04 March 2009 University celebrates the science of everyday life 25 February 2009 British butterfly offers hope for threatened species 23 February 2009 Universities host a week of scientific discovery 29 January 2009 Sheffield scientists research rice yield potential 23 December 2008 Study shows windstorm patterns unaffected by global warming 22 December 2008 Sheffield researchers shed light on bacterial resistance 19 December 2008 British scientist warns we must protect vulnerable from robots 15 December 2008 Sheffield scientists help shape South African curriculum 26 November 2008 Size isn´t everything 18 November 2008 Study sheds light on Greenland ice melt 16 October 2008 International boost for PhD training 14 October 2008 Sheffield helps develop science behind the everyday 10 October 2008 Sheffield develops revolutionary new speech treatment 07 October 2008 Mind the bedbugs don´t bite! 03 September 2008 Sheffield team help unravel mysteries of the universe 13 August 2008 Drug combination may put the brakes on breast cancer 05 August 2008 Scientists a step closer to producing fuel from bacteria 30 July 2008 Lib Dem leader at University to learn about support for older people 03 July 2008 Sheffield helps to raise UK profile in synthetic biology 19 June 2008 Sheffield legends join forces for schools event 17 June 2008 Wonderland - the start of something remarkable 17 June 2008 Sheffield scientists highlighted for contribution to UK economy 05 June 2008 Would you leave your child with a robot? 23 May 2008 Male painters exposed to fertility damaging chemicals 21 May 2008 New genetic map to reveal secrets of our garden birds 09 May 2008 Duke in Sheffield to show support for MND sufferers 23 April 2008 Sheffield scientists join the fight against terrorism 17 April 2008 Tiny magnets offer breakthrough in gene therapy for cancer 04 April 2008 Stem cell breakthrough offers diabetes hope 20 March 2008 School children investigate a crime scene on campus 05 March 2008 Sheffield academics go mobile for Science Week 25 February 2008 Universities help unravel the mysteries of life 22 February 2008 Researchers teach children science through the arts 11 February 2008 Robot rat to lead the way in touch technology 05 February 2008 Sheffield patients welcome use of tissue for research 23 January 2008 Mothers trade child quantity for quality 18 January 2008 UK´s first dedicated children´s research facility unveiled 18 January 2008 Study discovers secret of Scottish sheep evolution 15 January 2008 Record warm summers cause extreme ice melt in Greenland 10 December 2007 Local children to solve the global power puzzle 07 December 2007 MRC awards £2.8 million in new partnership with University research centre 29 November 2007 Sheffield student has unique role in mission to Venus 22 November 2007 Scientists unravel plants´ natural defences 15 November 2007 University's AMRC wins Queen´s Anniversary Prize for Education 14 November 2007 Ice age imprint found on cod DNA 07 November 2007 University to conduct major clinical trial into osteoporosis 05 November 2007 Children learn the science behind a firework´s bang 01 November 2007 New technology puts guilty verdict to the test 25 October 2007 Half term science events with University of Sheffield 15 October 2007 Chemistry turns killer gas into potential cure 10 October 2007 Conference to discuss quality of life for cancer patients 17 September 2007 Sheffield scientist to reveal plutonium disposal method 11 September 2007 Brain modelling sheds new light on how we make choices 10 September 2007 Sheffield offers new route to science degrees 06 September 2007 Sheffield scientist gives an insight into the human ear 05 September 2007 Sheffield´s eccentric professor stars in new TV series 04 September 2007 Indian student´s dream becomes a reality 03 September 2007 Researchers develop long-lasting growth hormone 29 August 2007 Prestigious visit for top dental school 21 August 2007 Longer ambulance journeys mean more patient deaths 16 August 2007 Females avoid incest by causing male relatives to leave home 14 August 2007 Birds learn to fly with a little help from their ancestors 06 August 2007 Sheffield scientists turn glue on and off 31 July 2007 Scientists call for action on European stem cell legislation 27 July 2007 Grandfathers´ role unravelled by researchers 24 July 2007 Scientists unravel feeding habits of flying reptiles 10 July 2007 Leading stem cell scientists come together in Sheffield 29 June 2007 £2.5m University project for River Don floodplain 20 June 2007 Knighthood for Sheffield academic 19 June 2007 Male twins can reduce their sister´s fertility 18 June 2007 Sheffield scientist champions stem cell discovery 14 June 2007 Sheffield shortlisted for Energy Technologies Institute 14 June 2007 University to open £25m research campus 05 June 2007 Staff and students raise money for cancer research 05 June 2007 Sheffield scientists set their sights on cure for AMD 04 June 2007 Mother Nature damaged ozone before humans 30 May 2007 Professor to uncover truth about the `Tipton Taliban´ 10 May 2007 Sheffield scientists develop artificial blood 01 May 2007 Female waterfowl evolve to keep males at bay 30 April 2007 University to build £4.4m environmental research centre 24 April 2007 Robot soldiers may only be eight years away 23 April 2007 Sun´s solar sound hits the right note 18 April 2007 Study sheds new light on global warming 05 April 2007 University invests in the future of medical research 04 April 2007 Indian TV show to offer University place 27 March 2007 School children investigate murder mystery on campus 07 March 2007 Science Week at University to go with a bang 05 March 2007 Sheffield scientists light up bacteria 28 February 2007 Families invited to play with DNA 26 February 2007 University to help businesses cut carbon emissions 19 February 2007 Scientists develop plans for ultimate microscope 15 February 2007 Rats´ senses a whisker away from humans 13 February 2007 Eminent biotechnologist to visit University 12 February 2007 Sheffield scientists identify gene linked to breast cancer 07 February 2007 Climate fears lecture by eminent environmentalist 24 January 2007 Sperm team-up in the race for fertilisation 17 January 2007 University researchers discover cosmic cannibal 08 January 2007 Scientists discover why you never forget how to ride a bike 02 January 2007 Inspirational event for female academics 20 December 2006 £4.3m Sheffield centre for human health research 08 December 2006 Sheffield scientists help speed up the ski slopes 04 December 2006 Scientists characterise natural defence against tumours 28 November 2006 Renowned scientist to argue against creationism 10 November 2006 Sheffield MP backs University´s breast cancer research 02 November 2006 Taking the sting out of antisocial behaviour 18 October 2006 Science goes deep underground 18 October 2006 University researcher fights flu bug 02 October 2006 Sheffield student wins award at science `Oscars´ 02 October 2006 University in major collaboration to treat heart disease 28 September 2006 University creates new £10M technology centre 12 September 2006 Conference to question changes in cancer treatment 11 September 2006 University scientists get visit from MP 11 September 2006 University scientists untangle ecosystem complexity 29 August 2006 Europe challenges USA in stem cell research 03 July 2006 Wise ants could teach humans a thing or two 27 June 2006 Sheffield scientists develop innovative technology to treat skin injuries 27 June 2006 School pupils get a dose of making medicine 13 June 2006 Archaeologists investigate 7,500 year old cemetery 12 June 2006 One giant leap for Sheffield scientists 07 June 2006 University physicist joins ranks of science greats 05 June 2006 Harry Kroto unveils unique giant Buckyball sculpture 26 May 2006 Putting the swerve into soccer 09 May 2006 Sheffield pupils to discover the mystery of chemistry 28 April 2006 Queen Victoria´s doctor beats Pasteur to the germ theory 27 April 2006 New ultrasound technology to protect mechanical components 10 April 2006 Research could lead to vaccine to prevent MRSA 05 April 2006 Nitrogen hotspots pose global pollution threat to plants 05 April 2006 Folic acid research helps combat birth defects 24 March 2006 Sheffield´s Biofusion links with Japanese bank 13 March 2006 Robots in your blood? They're not what you think… 09 March 2006 Sheffield talk turns up the heat 06 March 2006 Back to school for National Science Week 02 March 2006 Safeguarding rural life in the Peak District 28 February 2006 Sheffield archaeologists re-write the history books 20 February 2006 New study into hormones' effect on the female voice 14 February 2006 Flagship nanotechnology and nanoscience research partnership unveiled 02 February 2006 Lord Sainsbury to officially open The Sheffield Bioincubator 26 January 2006 MRC Chief Executive opens new stem cell lab in Sheffield 25 January 2006 `Plan Ahead´ – ground breaking ovarian reserve test launched 13 January 2006 Sun protection for plants 09 January 2006 Researchers give new insight into the human brain 22 December 2005 International project cracks key genome 13 December 2005 Monitoring ants leads to big changes for South African students 07 December 2005 Lego leagues under the sea 06 December 2005 Government report shows importance of Sheffield's stem cell research 05 December 2005 'Networking' brain cells have good social skills 15 November 2005 New lab for clinical grade stem cells is completed in Sheffield 01 November 2005 Professor navigates his way to royal fellowship 25 October 2005 Nobel Laureate to open revolutionary labs 25 October 2005 Oil spills and climate change double the mortality rate of British seabirds 18 October 2005 University involved in pioneering breast cancer prevention study 11 October 2005 Students represent Sheffield in national competition 30 September 2005 Sheffield firm puts University top of the crop 28 September 2005 Discussing Hubble´s uncertain future 21 September 2005 Questions raised about agricultural safety 08 September 2005 World universities establish international weathering research 01 August 2005 Artificial intelligence to help intensive care doctors 28 July 2005 'Fingerprinting' to combat forgery 30 June 2005 Sheffield school pupils step into the world of microbiology 17 June 2005 International polymer conference at the University of Sheffield 15 June 2005 Brazilian pathologists use Sheffield expertise to identify homicide victims 06 June 2005 School pupils' guide to the universe 31 May 2005 Sheffield's big investment in nanotechnology 20 May 2005 Rising sea level slowed by increased snowfall 11 May 2005 Einstein inspires local kids to be artists and scientists 11 May 2005 Students have the formula for success 09 May 2005 Professor wins worldwide recognition for contribution to genetics 05 May 2005 Movement of atoms viewed at 100 times higher resolution than ever before 19 April 2005 Local kids learn chemical formula for success 14 April 2005 Scientists develop new treatment for hereditary breast cancer 05 April 2005 Topping out for £6.9m science building 23 March 2005 Olympic engineer from Sheffield wins international award. 16 March 2005 Open meeting to discuss the future of UK's radioactive waste 11 March 2005 Researcher teaches politicians about lying 11 March 2005 Research aims to improve quality of life 10 March 2005 Big focus on small science 09 March 2005 Nobel Prize winner opens £10 million chemistry building 08 March 2005 Scientists get arty at the University of Sheffield 07 March 2005 Public debate for stem cell science 01 March 2005 Calling all scientists – National Science Week 2005 25 February 2005 Nanotechnology film on national release 23 February 2005 City hosts world's top-flight aerospace companies 15 February 2005 Snomipede races to solve the mysteries of life 15 February 2005 Language isn´t what separates us from animals 01 February 2005 Sheffield students showcase supreme science 28 January 2005 UK research could lead to new treatments for Parkinson´s 26 January 2005 Student emerges victorious from Dragon´s Den 06 January 2005 Anti-social insects are punished by worker `police force´ 20 December 2004 Greenland´s thinning ice sheet could be saved by snow 03 December 2004 Independent school/University video link aims to inspire pupils to aspire to university 26 November 2004 £13.6m laboratories officially opened 24 November 2004 Stem cells could prevent blindness and restore hearing 23 November 2004 First British Glacial Map to predict future climate change 01 November 2004 "Mini genome project" seeks drug breakthrough 11 October 2004 Cloning dilemmas explored in conference dance drama 29 September 2004 £6m partnership promises materials of the future 25 August 2004 Scientists shed light on the mystery of photosynthesis 20 August 2004 World-class engineering helps British cyclists in their Olympic race for medals 29 July 2004 Scientists unveil mysteries of plasma jets on the Sun 13 July 2004 `Sistine Chapel of the Ice Age´ found at Creswell Crags 05 July 2004 International experts tackle nuclear waste challenges 01 March 2004 World expert teaches robotics to everyone in the UK 06 February 2004 New chambers to help predict effects of global warming 03 February 2004 European Hubble project sees star factories at work 27 January 2004 Experts recruit help to find the hidden history in caves 07 January 2004 Experts explore implications of worldwide CCTV boom 21 December 2003 Experts solve Christmas turkey teaser 17 November 2003 Discovery shows promise as a new treatment for toxoplasmosis 03 November 2003 Rolls-Royce to launch new research centre at University 22 October 2003 Silicon may have been the key to start of life on Earth 16 October 2003 Sports Minister launches world's first sports science and technology cluster 01 October 2003 Scottish surgeon cured bacterial infection before Pasteur 18 September 2003 Student scoops national chemical engineering prize 15 September 2003 Scientist finds world's oldest land plants 15 September 2003 Packaging injuries cost £12m a year 11 September 2003 Psychopaths are they born or made? 28 August 2003 Did the Allies save Hitler? 18 August 2003 Deadly gas can protect the heart 18 July 2003 Research shows patients and their families concerned about end-of-life care 18 July 2003 Car safety seats expose children to worse vibration than adult passengers 18 July 2003 University-led consortium goes for gold with £2.8m sports research project 02 July 2003 New guidance to defend Britain's coastal landscapes 23 June 2003 Students learn that 'It's a Bug's Life' for microbiologists 07 June 2003 University signs up to five-fold green energy boost 01 May 2003 Research casts doubt on controversial scientific theory 28 April 2003 Lord Sainsbury Opens World-leading Dark Matter Lab 16 April 2003 Brainy robot breaks new ground in Parkinson's research 17 March 2003 Upside-down underwater telescope to study visitors from space 12 March 2003 Public gets close up view of insects' amazing lives 26 February 2003 Top TV scientist to give free Sheffield public lecture 21 February 2003 Sheffield student, 18, to present his research to world experts 19 February 2003 New history offers fresh perspective on Sheffield cutlery 12 February 2003 From NASA space projects to 'The Chocolate Challenge' it's National Science Week 2003 14 January 2003 Environment minister backs city green business drive