New Evidence for Liquid Water on Mars
Prior research has suggested that there is water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars. New evidence from an international research team suggests that…
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Planetary Heist: Astronomers Discover That Stars Can Steal Planets
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have proposed a new origin for Jupiter-like planets orbiting massive stars three times the mass of our Sun. According…
Research Shows That Robotic Surgery Is Safer and Improves Patient Recovery Time by 20%
A new study has found that robotic surgery is less dangerous and has a faster recovery period for patients Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted…
Almost 800 Subglacial Lakes Cataloged in World’s First Global Inventory
The world’s first inventory of subglacial lakes has been compiled by an international team led by the University of Sheffield, providing a comprehensive directory of…
Antibiotic Breakthrough: Scientists Finally Figure Out How Penicillin Kills Bacteria
The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time. An international team of researchers led by…
Vitamin D Supplements Not an Effective Treatment for Painful IBS Symptoms
Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a new study from the University of Sheffield…
Billion-Year-Old Fossil Discovered – Reveals Missing Link in the Evolution of Animals
A billion year old fossil, which provides a new link in the evolution of animals, has been discovered in the Scottish Highlands. Scientists have discovered…
Naturally GM: Crops Steal Genes From Other Species to Accelerate Evolution
Grass crops are able to bend the rules of evolution by borrowing genes from their neighbors, giving them a competitive advantage, a new study has…
Parkinson’s Gene PINK1 May Impair How New Neurons Are Made Throughout Our Lifetime
A pioneering study, published in Scientific Reports, found that the Parkinon’s gene PINK1 is important for the generation of dopamine-producing neurons throughout life, and is not…
Scientists Find New Way of Cooking Rice That Removes Arsenic and Retains Nutrients
University of Sheffield study shows cooking rice in a certain way removes more than half of the naturally occurring arsenic compared to rinsing alone Study…
Secrets of the Past Unlocked With Accurate New International Carbon Dating Standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique for assessing the age of historical…
Global COVID-19 Cases Now Dominated by New, More Infectious Strain of Virus
Researchers tracking the spread of COVID-19 around the world have discovered that viruses with a new variant have now overtaken the original strain Analysis of…
Shockingly Simple: How Farmland Could Absorb an Extra 2 Billion Tonnes of CO2 From the Atmosphere Each Year
2 Billion Tonnes of CO2 Could be Absorbed From the Atmosphere Each Year by Applying Rock Dust to Farmland Adding crushed rock dust to farmland…
Higher Chance of Finding Young Earth-Like Planets Than Previously Thought
Research from the University of Sheffield has found that the chance of finding Earth-like planets in their early stages of formation is much higher than…
Some Birds Live Fast and Die Young – Scientists Study of Thousands of Species to Explain Why
Research from the University of Sheffield has revealed why some bird species take longer to develop than others Findings could help scientists predict how animals…
How Does Diet Affect Lifespan? New Research Challenges Existing Theories
New research from the University of Sheffield has discovered that switching to a rich diet after eating a restricted diet can decrease life expectancy and…
Experts Reveal ‘Beating Heart’ of Photosynthesis – Can Help Us Meet Urgent Food Security Needs
Scientists reveal ‘beating heart’ of photosynthesis that is responsible for significantly influencing plant growth. Study shows how an electrical reaction in protein complex cytochrome b6f…
Antarctic Glaciers Slipping Faster Towards the Ocean Due to Surface Melting
Study shows for the first time a direct link between surface melting and short bursts of glacier acceleration in Antarctica During these events, Antarctic Peninsula…
