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New advanced techniques to study magnetic white dwarf evolution

Why do some white dwarfs have a magnetic field while others don’t? A new research project aims to understand this mystery of the universe.
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University of Sheffield physicists among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

The Breakthrough Prize specifically highlights the ATLAS Collaboration’s significant contributions to particle physics.
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Leverhulme International Professorship Appointment

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Prof Albrecht Klemm as the Leverhulme International Professor of Mathematical Physics.

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Credit: Philip Drury, University of Sheffield

Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
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Tackling plastic pollution with biodegradable films for agriculture

A new research project is tackling the environmental challenges posed by traditional plastics in agriculture by developing sustainable, protein-based films from waste materials.