News News stories Find out about the latest Biosciences news from the University of Sheffield. Search Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 percent of the population Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’, according to new research. 17 March 2020 Evolutionary compromise inherent to photosynthesis discovered Scientists have discovered that only certain carotenoids are capable of fulfilling both photoprotective and light harvesting functions in photosynthesis. 12 March 2020 Experts discover toolkit to repair DNA breaks associated with ageing, cancer and motor neurone disease The finding could also help repair DNA breaks caused deliberately during chemotherapy treatment to kill cancerous cells. 9 March 2020 The Annual Margaret Savigear Lectures The Margaret Savigear Lectures acknowledge the importance of role models to the next generation of scientists by explicitly increasing the visibility of women biologists and celebrates the importance of mentors. 9 March 2020 Developing sensors to detect phosphates in soil New £1.8m research project led by the University of Sheffield is supporting the development of sensors to detect phosphate in soil, to help farmers increase their crop yield and reduce fertiliser use. 26 February 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Current page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
