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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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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.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Medicine, dentistry and health, Engineering, Social science, Research and Science
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First use of penicillin at University of Sheffield recognised in the UK’s Best Breakthroughs List
The first documented use of penicillin as a therapy - carried out at the University of Sheffield - has today (6 December 2018) been named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs in recognition of the impact the research has had on everyday life.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Research and Science
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Identity of dark matter remains a mystery
Astrophysical evidence suggests that the Universe contains a large amount of non-luminous dark matter, but no definite signal has been observed, despite concerted efforts by many experimental groups.
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University of Sheffield scientist wins major environmental award
A scientist from the University of Sheffield has received a prestigious national award for his ground-breaking work on a satellite that will monitor climate change by weighing the Earth's forests.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements and Science
This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.
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University of Sheffield scientist receives 2018 Newton Prize for work on drought resistant beans
A scientist from the University of Sheffield has won a national award for his project developing climate ready beans to combat drought related crop losses in Mexican and Latin American agriculture.
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This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.
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Extreme weather is turning the Arctic brown and could impact on climate change
In recent years evidence has emerged that increasing numbers of extreme events are causing dieback of Arctic plants – or ‘browning’ – across Arctic regions.
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University reaffirms commitment to greater openness about animal research
The University of Sheffield has reaffirmed its commitment to greater openness about animal research as one of 10 world-leading UK universities to publish their research figures today (20 November 2018).
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Research and Science
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Spectacular star system discovered which could explode to create powerful cosmic firework display
A spectacular star system wrapped in an elegant spiral dust cloud has been discovered by astronomers. The system is believed to contain a star that is spinning extremely fast, which could produce one of the most powerful explosions in the Universe.
Categorised under: International, Teaching, Research and Science
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Researchers debunk decades old theory on house sparrows
University of Sheffield scientists have debunked a common belief that the size of a male house sparrow’s bib signals his ability to fight and compete with other individuals.
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Invisible world of science brought to life in new exhibition
A new exhibition which brings to life an invisible world of molecular and atomic structures has been launched this week (12 November 2018) by a scientist at the University of Sheffield.
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Pollution in cities damaging insects and ecosystems
High levels of pollution found in many of the world’s major cities are having negative effects on plants and insects, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: International, Research and Science
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Decline in shorebirds linked to climate change, experts warn
Climate change could be responsible for a substantial decline in populations of shorebirds, say researchers at the University of Sheffield, following a study published in Science analysing population data over a period of 70 years.
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Codebreaker Turing’s theory explains how shark scales are patterned
A system proposed by world war two codebreaker Alan Turing more than 60 years ago can explain the patterning of tooth-like scales possessed by sharks, according to new research.