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Cassiope tetragona killed by a rain-on-snow event. Photo: R Treharne.
Cassiope tetragona killed by a rain-on-snow event. Photo: R Treharne.

Arctic has entered a new era of extreme weather, study suggests

Extreme weather events have become significantly more common in the Arctic over recent decades, posing a threat to vital polar ecosystems, according to new research by an international team of scientists.
Starry sky, a small galaxy is visible

Scientists find evidence dark matter and neutrinos may interact, challenging standard model of the universe

Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries as new research finds evidence that two of its least understood components may be interacting, offering a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos.
An obese person on scales

Waist-to-height ratio found to be a more accurate indicator of obesity risk in older adults than BMI

Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), researchers have found.
Hip xray osteoporosis

Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development

Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform how new treatments for the debilitating disease are developed.
Glass blowing

New Network+ to help improve the sustainability of UK’s foundation industries

Following the funding award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), a consortium of universities led by the University will work with the foundation industries to develop a national strategy to improve sustainability.
Ruce and spoon

Scientists and food historians collaborate to revive and grow extinct varieties of rice

A team of scientists is growing a type of rice from India that had become extinct with the spread of higher-yielding types as part of a project to revive recipes and flavours that have been lost.
Covid cells

£12.2 million boost for Covid-19 genomic surveillance

University of Sheffield researchers will work with partners in the Covid-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves, thanks to a £12.2 million funding boost.

Sheffield’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) building

Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN): Ten years of impact

Ten years ago a unique translational research centre opened its doors, with the objective of binging together world-leading scientists and clinicians, to identify new ways to prevent and slow down debilitating neurodegenerative diseases.
Cancer cells

Sheffield clinical trials aim to improve detection and treatment of bladder and prostate cancer

The University of Sheffield has been awarded £3.1million in funding for two major clinical trials to help improve the detection of bladder cancer and treatment of early stage prostate cancer.