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12 May 2022

Physics at Sheffield rated 1st in the UK for the quality of research

In the Research Excellence Framework 2021, 100 per cent of research and impact from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
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5 May 2022

Astronomers discover a rare ‘black widow’ binary star, with the shortest orbit ever identified

A rare triple black widow - a pair of stars that rapidly circle each other before one is consumed by the other - has been discovered by scientists.
21 April 2022

Scientist explains Jimmy White’s impossible snooker shot

An impossible snooker shot that has blown the minds of professional players and fans alike following a demonstration by Jimmy White, has finally been explained after the star teamed up with a scientist from the University of Sheffield.
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Breakthrough in quest to control light to evolve next generation of quantum sensing and computing

Professor Dmitry Krizhanovskii has led on a pivotal new breakthrough in the quest to control light to evolve the next generation of quantum sensing and computing. The new study has been published in Nature Photonics.

21 June 2022 | Published by the University of Exeter
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One in every 50 planets may have been stolen from other stars

Approximately one in every 50 planets may have been stolen from other stars in their infancy, according to a new study by Dr Emma Daffern-Powell.

25 May 2022 | Published by New Scientist (£)
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Key research challenges in quantum technologies to be tackled thanks to new fellowships

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Quantum Technologies Career Development Fellowships aim to take quantum knowledge from the laboratory out into industry and society.

13 April 2022
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University of Sheffield researchers awarded over £2.6 million to support particle physics research

Physicists at the University of Sheffield have been awarded more than £2.6 million to address fundamental questions on the composition of the Universe.

10 March 2022
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University of Sheffield to host ‘His Dark Materials’ free event

This World Book Day, four experts from the University of Sheffield will look at the science from the award winning fantasy novels.

24 February 2022