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A collage of two images showing the satellite and ESA mission control
Credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vidéo du CSG–T. Leduc

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

A satellite conceived at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s 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 © 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 Peru’s valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
Julie Hyde

Dr Julie Hyde wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

Dr Julie Hyde, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, has been named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Higher Education Prize in recognition of brilliance in chemistry education.
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Pioneering new surgical approach set to pave the way for hearing loss treatment

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield spinout company, Rinri Therapeutics, has announced an innovative surgical method set to revolutionise treatment for hearing loss.
Field of solar panels with green crops being grown underneath

Harvesting the sun twice: Agrivoltaics shows promise for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
John Crane

New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield and John Crane partnership to drive clean energy innovation

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has launched a new partnership with John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services.
Professor Timothy O'Farrell in the National 6G Radio Systems Facility at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield engineering professor set to drive development of 6G networks

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield professor is set to play a key role in developing the next generation of mobile networks - 6G - after being awarded a new Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering.