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A collage of two images showing the satellite and ESA mission control
Credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vidéo du CSG–T. Leduc

Sheffield-conceived satellite to map Earth’s forest in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

A satellite conceived at the University of Sheffield and developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests from space.

CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
A long-tailed tit flying
Credit: Billy Clapham

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships – the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.
A google earth image showing data from the digital tools identifying where selective-logging has taken place in the rainforest.
Google Earth Image © Airbus 2025 showing changes in the forest canopy detected by satellites at one of the logging concessions in 2023 including the logging detections identified by the new algorithm in red.

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru’s valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
five people in hard hats and hi-vis vests looking at building plans

University of Sheffield and ITM Power announce green hydrogen Gigafactory and hydrogen research and training centre

The University of Sheffield and energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power have launched a pioneering collaboration to advance the hydrogen sector, including an agreement for a new ITM Gigafactory.
Earth from space

Radiocarbon is key to understanding Earth’s past

Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earth’s climate, magnetic field, and the Sun’s activity, say researchers.
A carer helping an elderly woman stand up

Hospices “overlooked” during key moments of pandemic

New research from the University of Sheffield highlights the challenges faced by hospices in the West Midlands.
A view of people walking past the Jessop West building - home of the University of Sheffield's Faculty of Arts and Humanities

University of Sheffield ranked among world’s best for arts and humanities

The University of Sheffield has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).

A mural near the COP26 summit showing how our climate is changing

Climate emergencies - do they help?

Various governments all over the world have declared climate emergencies in recent years, but do they help, or can they also have drawbacks?