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Credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vid矇o du CSGT. Leduc

Sheffield-conceived satellite to map Earths forest in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

A satellite conceived at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield and developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests from space.

CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy The Whirlwind White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy The Whirlwind White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: 窪蹋勛圖厙 experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sports future

窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snookers modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the worlds most tradition-steeped sports.
A long-tailed tit flying
Credit: Billy Clapham

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.
A google earth image showing data from the digital tools identifying where selective-logging has taken place in the rainforest.
Google Earth Image 穢 Airbus 2025 showing changes in the forest canopy detected by satellites at one of the logging concessions in 2023 including the logging detections identified by the new algorithm in red.

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Perus valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
Low alcohol beer

Increase in alcohol deaths in England an acute crisis

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an acute crisis requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in low-carbon tech like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield suggests.
Student conducting research in a lab

Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 瞿10 million in new funding

窪蹋勛圖厙 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
Andy Haldane stood with his arms folded, smiling

窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of Sheffield.

Dementia group

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

窪蹋勛圖厙 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.