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Innovating for a sustainable future: Conidia Bioscience

Conidia Bioscience, a global leader in innovative fuel system solutions, needed support and expertise in expanding its in-house research and development (R&D) capabilities to remain competitive in the aviation market.
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Yorkshire-wide doctoral training partnership in the biosciences launches

The University of Sheffield has joined eight other institutions across Yorkshire and Teesside to welcome the first cohort of PhD students to the BBSRC-funded Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP).
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The Bowhead Whale’s secret to long life may lie in DNA repair

How does one of the largest animals on Earth stay healthy for centuries?
Dr Robert Caine standing holding grass

Wheat could use far more water than expected during future heatwaves

Wheat crops prioritise water loss during extreme future climate conditions, according to new research from the University of Sheffield
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New podcast episode: Wood Wide Web, Myth or Science?

We dive into the controversial "Wood Wide Web" with Professor Katie Field.