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Brain tingles: First study of its kind reveals physiological benefits of ASMR

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) – the relaxing ‘brain tingles’ experienced by some people in response to specific triggers – may have benefits for both mental and physical health, according to new research.

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.

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.

The University of Sheffield unveils revolutionary multi-million pound electron microscopy facility

Revolutionary high-speed camera captures movies of space on world's largest telescope

A new camera which can take more than 1,000 images per second and will revolutionise scientists’ understanding of stars and black holes has gone live on the world’s largest optical telescope.