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Science at Sheffield @ScienceShef

Posting about biology, chemistry, physics, maths and psychology from @sheffielduni. Hobbies include space, sustainability, neuroscience and nanotechnology.

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Science at Sheffield@ScienceShef
4 Jun 2025
We are now on LinkedIn - head over and follow our new page for news, research updates, interviews with our researchers and more... linkedin.com/company/faculty…
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Machine learning to help improve engagement in gambling addiction treatment - Prof Matt Field will lead a major research project to look at the factors underlying dropout in gambling addiction services. sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/n…
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University of Sheffield Player@UniShefPlayer
29 Apr 2025
🌲 What’s happening in the world’s forests? BIOMASS will use radar to scan them in 3D. Find out how it works - and why it matters for carbon and climate. Watch our video and the launch: bit.ly/3XA6b1y 🚀 Lift-off at 10:15 BST #ESABIOMASS
Image of the Earth from space with the text "BIOMASS: Weighing the Earth's Forests from Space" in the centre

ALT Image of the Earth from space with the text "BIOMASS: Weighing the Earth's Forests from Space" in the centre

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Astrophysics meets snooker: experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future Researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment. sheffield.ac.uk/news/astroph…
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New advanced techniques to study magnetic white dwarf evolution- Why do some white dwarfs have a magnetic field while others don’t? A new research project aims to understand this mystery of the universe. @STFC_Matters sheffield.ac.uk/mps/news/new…
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£9 million investment fuels groundbreaking bioscience research Dr Alex Williams and Dr Jess Dunn have been awarded prestigious Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) Fellowships. @BBSRC sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
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🍻 @pintofscience 2025 is almost here! From black holes & bee tracking to hedgehogs & the sun’s secrets - join us for fascinating science talks at: 📍 99 Mary St, @SheffieldTap, @NeepsendSocial & The Lescar 📅 Full programme & tickets drop on the 14th #pint25 #sheffield
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The Leverhulme Trust@LeverhulmeTrust
4 Apr 2025
The Trust is pleased to announce Professor Albrecht Klemm as the final winner of our 2023 International Professorship scheme. A distinguished scholar in the mathematical aspects of high energy physics, he joins @sheffielduni @ScienceShef to work on quantum geometry and arithmetic research. leverhulme.ac.uk/news/presti…
Computer-generated simulation of the gravitational waves radiating outwards from two merging black holes. Colours indicate the intensity of the waves from strongest to weakest, red, then yellow, green and blue. Image credit: Werner Benger, Albert Einstein Institute, Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany. Reproduced under CC BY 4.0.

ALT Computer-generated simulation of the gravitational waves radiating outwards from two merging black holes. Colours indicate the intensity of the waves from strongest to weakest, red, then yellow, green and blue. Image credit: Werner Benger, Albert Einstein Institute, Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany. Reproduced under CC BY 4.0.
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Stem cell therapy's promise threatened by genetic risks: An international workshop of scientists, regulators, and industry experts led by Prof Ivana Barbaric convened to address the risks of genetic mutations in stem cell therapy sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
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Scientists identify key protein driving ovarian cancer spread- A new study has identified the protein ADAMTS5 as playing a crucial role in the spread of ovarian cancer cells, offering a potential new target for future treatments @ERainero_lab sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
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Fighting bacteria with viruses- New insights into a ‘friendly virus’ that could pave the way for cutting edge treatments for the potentially fatal superbug C.diff have been uncovered @sheffielduni published @LSAjournal sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
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Dr Maria Val Martin@MValMartin
20 Mar 2025
PhD apportunity on UK #uplandfires at @ScienceShef @sheffielduni with @UniOfYork and @UKHSA @sheffield_dust @DarpanDas13
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Insigneo Institute@insigneo
18 Mar 2025
📢 Join us at the Insigneo Institute's Annual Showcase event, which will be held on 4 July 2025. 🖥️ This year we are offering a livestream option for colleagues further afield to listen to the talks and hear about our innovative research. sheffield.ac.uk/insigneo/ove…
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What captures your attention? For autistic people, everyday distractions can be barriers - or enablers. Distraction Comix shares real stories of autistic adults, bringing research on distraction to life. 📖 Read it here: bit.ly/3FqH9vt #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

Distraction Comix | The University of Sheffield Player

Autistic people share their experiences of distraction.

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Research & Impact at Sheffield
@ShefUniImpact
14 Mar 2025
“You’d better get down here as quick as a flash!” Sage advice from @itvcalendar reporter @AdamFowlerITV who joined us at @SheffMuseums Millennium Gallery for @sheffielduni LightFest 💡 Watch @ScienceShef's Prof Jenny Clark explaining how the exhibition is inspiring awe and wonder among the next generation of scientists while showcasing our world-leading research 👇 If you’re looking for weekend plans, LightFest runs until 16 March: bit.ly/3QU23p4 #BritishScienceWeek
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Research & Impact at Sheffield
@ShefUniImpact
13 Mar 2025
A joy to welcome @itvcalendar to @sheffielduni's LightFest at @SheffMuseums Millennium Gallery. Here’s Prof Jenny Clark explaining how the dazzling, family-friendly exhibition explores @ScienceShef  research on solar energy, healthcare & more while inspiring the next generation of scientists 💡 Come and join us - LightFest runs from 13 - 16 March: bit.ly/3QU23p4 #BritishScienceWeek
Prof Jenny Clark being interviewed

ALT Prof Jenny Clark being interviewed

Inside the infinity chamber

ALT Inside the infinity chamber

Explore the origins of light

ALT Explore the origins of light

An exhibit at LightFest

ALT An exhibit at LightFest
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New insights into plant defence and adaptation: A new review has shed light on how plants produce specialised chemical compounds crucial for their survival. sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
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Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? Our understanding of black holes, time & the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. @sheffielduni sheffield.ac.uk/news/black-h…
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Tiny grooves re-shape future of solar cell manufacturing Flexible solar cells that do not contain any scarce and expensive elements are paving the way for the development of low cost, efficient solar energy. sheffield.ac.uk/news/tiny-gr…
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Research & Impact at Sheffield
@ShefUniImpact
10 Mar 2025
Dive into the wonders of light!💡LightFest, a family friendly and FREE festival at Sheffield's Millennium Gallery (13-16 March), showcases @ScienceShef research on solar energy, healthcare & more. Explore plasmonics, photosynthesis, & polaritons! Join us for Discovery Night: 13 March, 4-8pm.🌞👇 bit.ly/3QU23p4 #BritishScienceWeek
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