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Study of the universe could help improve global security
A major research project between the UK and US to harness existing particle physics research techniques in order to remotely monitor nuclear reactors has been launched with the help of scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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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.
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Identity of dark matter remains a mystery
The COSINE-100 collaboration, co-founded by Professor Neil Spooner, has published a new study in Nature that raises fresh questions about the identity of dark matter.
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Podcast: Debating Dark Matter – Axions and WIMPS
It's thought that dark matter makes up 85% of the universe, but to date there has been no conclusive proof of its existence. In this podcast, University of Sheffield particle physicists Professor Dan Tovey and Dr Ed Daw debate two competing theories that might explain dark matter – axions and weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs).
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Prospects for new 2D materials in quantum technologies improve with half-light, half-matter polaritons
Researchers have shown how unusual quasiparticles known as polaritons can be created in two-dimensional materials that are only a few atoms thick. These polaritons can be used to improve the unique optical properties of the material with potential for future quantum information processing technologies.
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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.
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Life Under the Microscope: Building a centre of excellence for biological imaging technology
Physicists and biologists in Imagine: Imaging Life, a research group at the University of Sheffield, use and develop the most cutting edge microscopes to get an in depth look at our cells, at bacteria, and other microscopic entities. Their data might ultimately be used to develop treatments for diseases such as MRSA and cancer.
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Cutting solar energy costs with spray-on perovskite cells
Fresh funding has been awarded to help researchers develop a new generation of spray-on solar cells with the potential to increase the efficiency and cut the costs of renewable energy technology.
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Students build single molecule FRET microscope for world-class biological imaging lab
For their final year project, two University of Sheffield chemistry and physics students decided to apply their specialist knowledge to a practical challenge: can a pair of undergraduates build a research-grade microscope that scientists can use in ground-breaking biological and medical research?
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Comment: How a solar farm in southeast England could bring a new dawn for renewable energy
Dr Alastair Buckley, Senior Lecturer in Organic Electronics and Academic Director of Sheffield Solar, comments on the Cleve Hill solar farm, the largest solar power plant ever proposed in the UK.
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Faster photons could enable total data security
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have solved a key puzzle in quantum physics that could help to make data transfer totally secure.
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Researchers edge closer to functioning quantum computer
Scientists may be one step closer to building a large scale quantum computer thanks to new findings from researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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The University of Sheffield unveils revolutionary multi-million pound electron microscopy facility
The University of Sheffield's new multi-million pound electron microscopy facility was officially opened this week by 2017 Nobel Prize winner Dr Richard Henderson.
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UK's highest business accolade awarded to Sheffield physicists
Ossila Limited, a company pioneered by physicists at the University of Sheffield, has been awarded one of the highest accolades given to UK businesses.
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Over 200 PhD Students present their work at the annual Faculty of Science Graduate School Showcase
This year’s highly-anticipated Faculty of Science Graduate School Showcase took place on Tuesday 17th April, in the Octagon Centre. Over 200 PhD students representing each of the seven science departments at Sheffield presented their research in poster form at this exciting annual interdisciplinary event.
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