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Future of elephants living in captivity is under threat
Scientists at the University of Sheffield and University of Turku are looking at ways to boost captive populations of Asian elephants without relying on taking them from the wild.
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Students showcase cutting-edge research at annual PhD poster event
Students from across biology, chemistry, physics, maths and psychology at the University of Sheffield shared the latest research with visitors to the annual Science Graduate School Showcase.
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Females live longer when they have help raising offspring
Female birds age more slowly and live longer when they have help raising their offspring, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield laboratories open to the public for Discovery Night
The University of Sheffield opened up its laboratories and lecture theatres to the public last week for the annual Discovery Night as part of British Science Week.
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University of Sheffield research aiming to solve food security issues for communities living in the world’s harshest climates
World leading science research from the University of Sheffield is helping to solve the problem of limited food availability and soaring food prices which hit the Middle Eastern country of Oman every summer through the creation of innovative sustainable greenhouses.
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Epigenetics: how the ‘dark matter of biology’ could help in the fight against plant diseases
A new insight into how plants are able to epigenetically pass on resistance to their offspring in order to strengthen their immune system against pests and diseases has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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Tackling climate change: researchers offer solutions to solve global challenge
Academics from a leading consortium of universities showcased how their research can inform policy and offer solutions to tackle the global challenge of climate change during an event in the European Parliament.
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Undergraduate students investigate never-before studied glacier
Five students from the University of Sheffield spent 31 days in the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, central Asia, completing a once in a lifetime research expedition, investigating a never-before studied glacier.
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How our plants have turned into thieves to survive
Scientists have discovered that grasses are able to short cut evolution by taking genes from their neighbours.
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Seabird appeal reaches £100,000 target to help monitor the impact of climate change
A 45-year study of the seabirds of Skomer is set to continue for another 10 years, thanks to the support of hundreds of donors.
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Student searches rainforest in Guyana for rare harpy eagle
A mathematical biologist at the University of Sheffield has trekked through miles of South American rainforest in search of the most powerful bird of prey in the world.
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DNA tool allows you to trace your ancient ancestry
Scientists at the University of Sheffield studying ancient DNA have created a tool allowing them to more accurately identify ancient Eurasian populations, which can be used to test an individual’s similarity to ancient people who once roamed the earth.
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Study shows how plants evolve for faster growth
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have taken a step forward in understanding how evolution has changed the photosynthesis process in wild plants to help them grow more rapidly.
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COP24: Saving Ourselves with Rocks, Crops and Soils
Professor Beerling from the University of Sheffield's Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, presented the COP24 conference this week with his current research looking at how we can save our soil.
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University of Sheffield researchers join forces to tackle plastic waste
Researchers from across the University of Sheffield are set to combine their expertise in order to help tackle the billions of tons of plastic waste around the world as part of a pioneering new project.
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