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Dr Tori Herridge to lead the new series of BBC Digging for Britain series

BBC Specialist Factual has announced that Digging for Britain is returning to BBC Two and iPlayer in early 2027 with a new-look presenting team to be led by Dr Tori Herridge.
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Sheffield scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society

Two world-leading researchers from the University of Sheffield have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
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New podcast episode - The beauty of being wrong: A ‘Good in Theory’ takeover

Ever wonder why some scientific ideas change the world while others end up in the history books' reject pile?
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Silencing stress signals could pave the way to a longer life, study reveals

Silencing a major cellular stress signal could be the key to a longer life, according to new University of Sheffield research.
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From black holes to second brains: Sheffield scientists swap their labs for local pubs

Curious minds are invited to unravel life’s great mysteries - ranging from what happens if you fall into a black hole to why chocolate feels so luxurious in your mouth - as the world’s largest public science festival returns to Sheffield.