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Teen elephant mothers die younger but have bigger families, research finds
Asian elephants that give birth as teenagers die younger than older mothers but raise bigger families during their lifetime, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
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University unveils ambitious international projects to tackle world’s biggest biomedical problems
The University of Sheffield has today (Thursday 6 March 2014) unveiled two ambitious, signature research projects, which will address some of the world’s biggest biomedical problems.
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University psychiatrist to help England football team get ready for World Cup
A University of Sheffield lecturer, who has helped British cyclists win Olympic gold, is set to use his skills on the England football team as they continue their preparations for the World Cup.
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Thousands of birds killed in storms: Funding cut to seabird communities when they need it most
Tens of thousands of birds – especially the auk family such as puffins, guillemots and razorbills – have been killed as a result of the endless gales and storms which have battered the country over the past two months.
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It is in fact the sea that is killing the birds who have had to expend too much energy fighting big waves and strong winds without food, over a long period of time this winter. -
Secret to the perfect pancake is discovered
Maths students from the University of Sheffield have swapped calculus for the kitchen by developing a formula to prepare the perfect pancake.
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Scientists discover new way to tackle inflammatory diseases
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have found a potential new way to treat common and largely incurable inflammatory conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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£2m funding boost for academy to provide physics graduates with career skills
A new academy designed to encourage more physics graduates into technical careers – part of a major partnership involving the University of Sheffield – has been awarded £2m from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
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New research discovers the origin of birds
Characteristics that allowed dinosaurs to take to the skies arose much earlier than scientists previously believed, new research has revealed – giving fresh insight into the origin of birds.
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University scientists’ work could lead to Parkinson’s breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are part of a major European project which could revolutionise treatment for Parkinson’s sufferers.
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Mars mission could solve Earth’s biggest issues, says University of Sheffield student
A University of Sheffield student who is down to the final stages of a one-way trip to Mars believes the mission could be the answer to Earth's biggest threats.
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Practice doesn’t make perfect, say psychologists
The saying ‘practice makes perfect’ may not be so true after all, according to new research by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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Overspent this Christmas? Blame the Ostrich problem!
It’s the festive season, time for eating, drinking and being merry, and any thoughts of reaching goals like losing weight or keeping on top of finances go out of the window.
And now a team of psychologists at the University of Sheffield have carried out new research which suggests that burying our head in the sand instead of trying to meet our targets this month is completely understandable - in fact we are motivated to do so.
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Sunshine ignites school pupils' passion for science
More than a thousand school children from across South Yorkshire delved into the wacky and wonderful world of science during a unique lecture at the University of Sheffield this week (3 December 2013).
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New research will allow more reliable dating of major past events
Academics have developed a new method which will allow key past events to be dated more accurately.
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Funding will keep UK at the forefront of environmental science research
The University of Sheffield has received a share of £100m funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to train the next generation of environmental scientists.
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