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'Clingfilm' solar cells could lead to advance in renewable energy
A scientific advance in renewable energy which promises a revolution in the ease and cost of using solar cells, has been announced today (Monday 4 July 2011) following work by scientists from the Universities of Sheffield and Cambridge.
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Research finds reading and talking to children early makes starting school easier
Research completed in collaboration with the University of Sheffield has found that children's early communication environment makes an important contribution to their readiness to start school.
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Dedicated academic honoured by charity for the deaf
A dedicated University of Sheffield academic has been honoured for tirelessly devoting his time and expertise to Action on Hearing Loss, the largest charity representing the nine million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK
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Slime time for Sheffield school children
Pupils from across South Yorkshire experienced the scientific world this week (15 June 2011) through fun interactive workshops at the University of Sheffield.
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A step closer to solving one of the biggest mysteries in fundamental physics?
Experts may be on the cusp of an important breakthrough in the study of neutrinos following the exciting results released today (15 June 2011) of an international T2K neutrino experiment in Japan involving the University of Sheffield.
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Future Fashion: Pioneers discover a way for clothing to purify air
A unique collaboration between the worlds of fashion and science, led by the University of Sheffield and London College of Fashion, has seen pioneers explore how clothing and textiles can purify the air we breathe.
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Nobel Prize winner takes budding scientists on voyage of discovery
An internationally renowned Nobel Prize winner and graduate of the University of Sheffield returned to the University yesterday (13 June 2011) to whisk pupils off on a scientific adventure.
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Experts prove link between phosphate intake and heart disease
Lowering phosphate intake in humans can reduce heart disease, according to research by experts at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield academic scoops historic Swedish accolade
A University of Sheffield academic was awarded a historic medal by the King of Sweden in a prestigious ceremony that took place in Stockholm last month (27 April 2011).
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Sheffield brings chemistry to life for local pupils
Pupils from local schools had a fun-filled day exploring science at the Salters' festival of chemistry held at the University of Sheffield last week (18 May 2011).
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Rainbows without pigments offer new defence against fraud
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have developed pigment-free, intensely coloured polymer materials, which could provide new, anti-counterfeit devices on passports or banknotes due to their difficulty to copy.
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Primary pupils have a science brainwave
Pupils from four primary schools in Sheffield tried their hands at some weird and wonderful experiments in a science activity day hosted by Science Brainwaves at the University of Sheffield last week (4 May 2011).
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Secrets of a precision protein machine unlocked by experts
The basic details of the mechanism of FEN-1, a key player in DNA replication and repair, have been deciphered by a team of experts, including an academic group from the University of Sheffield.
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Loch fossils show life harnessed sun and sex early on
Remote lochs along the west coast of Scotland are turning up new evidence about the origins of life on land.
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Pro Vice-Chancellor gets a close shave for Comic Relief
Students from the University of Sheffield's Department of Chemistry helped to raise over £350 for Comic Relief on last week (Friday, 18 March 2011). Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Science, Professor Tony Ryan, agreed to have his hair shaved and dyed red helping the students to beat their £250 target, the money raised in previous years' fundraising activities.
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