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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.
Dementia patient

New clue in understanding increased Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists have discovered a new piece of the puzzle in understanding why some people are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer), Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography

Sheffield students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
female dentist fitting a denture on male patient

Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study

The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures has been identified by new research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
Robotics in manufacturing

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield to partner in new sustainable manufacturing hubs

Four new research hubs aiming to address the challenge of commercialising early stage research within key areas of manufacturing, such as aerospace, medicines and semiconductors, have been launched with academics at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.

Small cluster of ochids in a field

Orchids support seedlings through 'parental nurture' via shared underground fungal networks

Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research from scientists at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield has revealed.