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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

The University of Sheffield has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease
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Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Thousands expected as Weston Park May Fayre extravaganza returns to Sheffield

A dazzling day of free, family-friendly entertainment is returning to Weston Park to wow the crowds once again, thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
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Fresh vegetables

One in five low-income families face food insecurity - how ‘food clubs’ offer a vital lifeline

Membership-based food clubs offering heavily discounted groceries and wraparound support are a vital tool in tackling food insecurity, according to the UK’s first large-scale independent study.
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Teachers’ wellbeing doesn’t fully recover over the Christmas break, study finds

Primary and secondary school teachers experiencing high levels of exhaustion when term ends are typically still recovering by the time school starts again, a research project into teachers’ mental health over Christmas breaks has found.
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New artificial intelligence tool speeds up diagnosis for thousands of NHS heart patients

A pioneering AI tool which provides a quick and comprehensive analysis of the heart’s function could improve future heart disease care by aiding earlier diagnosis and giving more detailed information about the heart’s function.

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World’s first 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023

The first ever 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year as part of a pioneering research project to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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Major new project to study ways to improve access of poor to nutritious foods in India

A new research project to study ways in which poor communities in India can gain improved access to nutrient-dense foods in climate-friendly ways has been launched.
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University of Sheffield start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market

A University of Sheffield spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market.