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Will AI become self-aware? Scientists warn we need to act now to anticipate the societal risks

AI could become self-aware through robotics so we should act now to anticipate the societal risks, according to researchers at the University of Sheffield.

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Scientists’ discovery could stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks

Scientists have discovered how two types of toxic amyloid-beta particles form as brain plaques develop, which could pave the way for earlier treatment of the devastating disease.
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Manosphere, tobacco and gambling are driving avoidable harm and premature deaths among men, studies find

Men experience poorer health and die younger than women in most parts of the world
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Drug discovery by Sheffield scientists joins world's largest trial of Parkinson's treatments

Sheffield researchers discovered that an existing liver drug could potentially slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
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Global disinformation report calls for internet companies to fact-check all political content and limit the reach of electoral falsehoods

Internet companies should apply fact-checking to all political content published by politicians, political parties and their affiliates to help tackle the spread of disinformation, according to a new report.
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University of Sheffield engineers to help UK chemical industry become more sustainable

Engineers from the University of Sheffield are set to play a key role in helping the UK’s chemical industry reuse materials in order to deliver huge environmental benefits and boost the economy.
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Engaging farmers and landowners is key to delivering on the UK’s biodiversity targets, say experts

Dr Ruth Little warned a Parliamentary committee that the planned Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme needs to engage farmers and landowners to best maintain the UK's biodiversity.
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British Steel enhancing rail products in major R&D partnership with University of Sheffield engineers

British Steel will enhance its range of world class rail products and services by embarking on a multi-million-pound research and development (R&D) programme with engineers from the University of Sheffield.
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Caring for our carers: report calls for investment in digital tech to support unpaid carers in lockdown

A new report launched this week urges local authorities to invest in digital technology to support unpaid carers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.