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Scientists solve mystery surrounding catastrophic volcanic eruption that wiped out ancient civilisation
One of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, which is said to have contributed to the downfall of the ancient Minoan civilisation, may have happened later than previously thought, according to new research.
Categorised under: International, Research and Science
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Genetic ‘toolkit’ helps periwinkles gain advantage on the seashore
Periwinkles, struggling to survive the seashore battleground, have developed a genetic ‘toolkit’ to help them adapt to different environments, a new study shows.
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Rice with fewer stomata requires less water and is better suited for climate change
Rice plants engineered to have fewer stomata – tiny openings used for gas exchange - are more tolerant to drought and resilient to future climate change, a new study has revealed.
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Urgent change needed to regulate the environmental impacts of chemicals
Urgent change is needed to regulate the harmful impact chemicals have on the environment, a new study has revealed.
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Novel botulinum compound relieves chronic pain
A modified form of botulinum toxin gives long-lasting pain relief without adverse effects and, in time, could replace opioid drugs as a safe and effective way of treating chronic pain, according to new research by the University of Sheffield, UCL and the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.
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Crowdsourcing friendly bacteria helps superbug cause infection
Antimicrobial resistant pathogens crowdsource friendly bacteria to survive in immune cells and cause disease, a new study by the University of Sheffield has revealed.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Research and Science
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Faster photons could enable total data security
Sheffield researchers have solved a key puzzle in quantum physics that could help to make data transfer totally secure.
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University of Sheffield strengthens longstanding China collaborations
The University of Sheffield renewed its partnership with China's leading Nanjing University during a visit by a Chinese delegation.
Categorised under: Engineering, International, Teaching, Social science, Students and alumni and Science
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Renowned zoologist reveals stories behind his award-winning teaching
One of the UK’s most renowned zoologists has revealed what inspired him to become an academic and teach the next generation of scientists as part of a public lecture.
Categorised under: Teaching, Events, Students and alumni, Research and Science
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Dangerous climate change is likely, concludes new research
A new study has revealed sensitive regions of the world are still at risk from the dangerous and potentially irreversible effects of climate change; even if we meet the target of not increasing global temperature above 1.5°C over the next 100 years.
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World cup: Why maths shows you probably won't win £100 million predicting World Cup winners
An expert at the University of Sheffield has used mathematics to demonstrate how unlikely it is to predict the correct outcome of all the world cup football matches.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours awarded for outstanding contributions to healthcare and science
The University of Sheffield was delighted to learn that Professor Pamela Enderby and Sheffield alumna Professor Julia Buckingham were recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to healthcare and science.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Medicine, dentistry and health and Science
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First evidence of otters breeding in Peak District found by scientists
The first evidence of otters breeding in the Peak District has been found as part of a project led by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield rises in Guardian University Guide 2019
The University of Sheffield is celebrating its latest ranking success after subjects from across the institution have risen in the Guardian University Guide 2019.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Arts and humanities, Medicine, dentistry and health, Engineering, International, Teaching, Social science, Students and alumni and Science
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University organises day of scientific discovery for budding young scientist
A budding young scientist was taken on an intriguing journey of scientific discovery when staff at the University of Sheffield organised a special day of activities to reignite his passion for the subject.