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A depiction of a 'white hole' — Credit: Philip Drury, University of Sheffield

18 March 2025

Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new University of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.

10 March 2025

LightFest: illuminate your mind at a free festival exploring the wonders of light

Curious minds are invited on a journey of exploration in a free city centre festival exploring the wonders of light and how it illuminates and shapes the world around us.

6 March 2025

Understanding the genetic roots of aggressive childhood cancer: Research aims to improve Neuroblastoma treatment

Scientists have secured £1.5 million from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to investigate the genetic secrets behind neuroblastoma - aiming to improve treatments for this aggressive childhood cancer.

28 February 2025

The Northern(ish) England Developmental Biology Meeting 2025

This British Society for Developmental Biology (BSDB) sponsored one day meeting will showcase all the exciting research in Developmental Biology being carried out in the Northern(ish) parts of England.

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