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Sheffield scientists help to identify common vulnerabilities in Covid-19 and other lethal coronaviruses
Scientists from the University of Sheffield are working with almost 200 researchers from across the globe to identify vulnerabilities in three lethal coronaviruses - including SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Depression and anxiety tripled during the height of lockdown, new study shows
There was a three-fold increase in the number of people reporting significant depression and anxiety problems during lockdown, a study involving scientists from the University of Sheffield has found.
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Refugees and scientists develop sustainable PPE to combat Covid-19
A group of artists and scientists has teamed up with the UNHCR and Syrian refugees to develop new hand hygiene products and design and produce reusable masks, shields and gowns to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Jordan.
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Scientists develop new compound which kills both types of antibiotic resistant superbugs
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new compound that is able to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Sheep farmers could profit by shifting to forest, research shows
British sheep farmers could profit from allowing their land to naturally regenerate into forest, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
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Scientists make first step towards using stem cells to treat enteric nervous system disorders
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.
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80 per cent of Indonesian rainforest vulnerable to palm oil destruction is not protected
More than 80 per cent of the Indonesian rainforest, mangroves and peatlands most vulnerable to being cleared for palm oil production is completely unprotected by the country’s Forest Moratorium, according to new research by experts at the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield.
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Researchers unlock secrets of the past with new international carbon dating standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique for assessing the age of historical objects.
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Mathematical patterns help researchers understand bird behaviour in Sheffield
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have used mathematical modelling to understand why flocks of long-tailed tits segregate themselves into different parts of the landscape.
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Genetic mutations help MRSA to become highly resistant to antibiotics
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have found that genetic mutations in MRSA allow it to evolve and become more resistant to antibiotics such as penicillin.
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Opening schools should be prioritised, according to new report
A general return to school in September and keeping schools open after that should be prioritised by the government as it manages the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by a multidisciplinary group including a University of Sheffield scientist.
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University spin-out wins prestigious award for innovative work to improve rail network
University spin-out company Geoptic has been recognised for its work supporting Network Rail to investigate the overburden of tunnels, with a prestigious national award.
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Applying rock dust to croplands could absorb up to 2 billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere
Adding crushed rock dust to farmland could draw down up to two billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air per year and help meet key global climate targets, according to a major new study led by the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield to jointly host new £13m NERC facility to empower the next generation of environmental researchers
The University of Sheffield has been awarded funding to host the NERC Environmental Omics Facility (NEOF) for the next five years, providing environmental researchers across the UK with access to innovative technologies.
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Groundbreaking study by Sheffield scientists could help government achieve UK’s net-zero carbon target
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have been awarded funding to create new carbon-based materials that could improve light technologies including solar energy capture and medical sensors.