Articles about 'University of Sheffield'

Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition

26 July 2024

Our increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found.

Liquid water beneath Martian polar ice cap

29 September 2022

An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.

New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes

Quantum projects launched to solve universe’s mysteries

13 January 2021

Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions such as the nature of dark matter and black holes.

‘High-yield’ farming costs the environment less than previously thought – and could help spare habitats

14 September 2018

New findings suggest that more intensive agriculture might be the “least bad” option for feeding the world while saving its species – provided use of such “land-efficient” systems prevents further conversion of wilderness to farmland.

Genes discovered that enable birds to produce the colour red

20 May 2016

Latest research suggests a new mechanism for how sexual displays of red beaks and plumage might be ‘honest signals’ of mate quality, as genes that convert yellow dietary pigments into red share cofactors with enzymes that aid detoxification – hinting that redness is a genetic sign of the ability to better metabolise harmful substances.

Lighter planes are the future

16 December 2014

A global fleet of composite planes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 15 per cent, but the lighter planes alone will not enable the aviation industry to meet its emissions targets, according to new research.

Genetic mutations linked to Parkinson’s disease

12 August 2013

Mutations might play a key role in the death of brain cells.

The world of Francis Willughby: the man who compiled the first ornithology

03 May 2013

In his short life Francis Willughby immersed himself in the study of natural history yet he has been overshadowed by more famous peers. In a talk on Monday (6 May 2013), historian Dr Richard Serjeantson will draw attention to a remarkable man and his contribution to the beginnings of modern science.

Articles about 'University of Sheffield'

Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition

Liquid water beneath Martian polar ice cap

Quantum projects launched to solve universe’s mysteries

‘High-yield’ farming costs the environment less than previously thought – and could help spare habitats

Genes discovered that enable birds to produce the colour red

Lighter planes are the future

Genetic mutations linked to Parkinson’s disease

The world of Francis Willughby: the man who compiled the first ornithology

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