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Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development

Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform ...
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Women who have an abortion early in their careers earn nearly $500,000 more over their lifetime

Women who had an abortion early in their careers earned nearly $500,000 more over 30 years than those who became mothers, ...
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Counter-Strike players faster at decision-making, study shows

One of the world’s most popular first-person shooter games - Counter-Strike - could help to improve people’s cognitive abilities, according to research from the University of Sheffield. Experienced ...
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South Yorkshire Children and Young People's Health Research

South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) aims to build collaboration between institutions across South Yorkshire and embed high-quality research and practice in the region ...
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First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of Sheffield dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval ...
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New map shows where millions of UK residents struggle to access food

In one out of every six local authorities, rates of hunger are more than 150 per cent the national average. Shockingly, in one in 10 local authorities, the rate is almost double, according to new ...
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AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. A new digital ...
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Greenest city centres in Great Britain revealed

A new study has revealed the greenest city centres in Great Britain. Researchers analysed 68 city centres across England, Scotland and Wales ranking them on tree cover, vegetation and parks in the ...
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Brain tingles: First study of its kind reveals physiological benefits of ASMR

In the first study of its kind into the physiological underpinnings of ASMR, researchers from the University of Sheffield found that those who experience the phenomenon had significantly reduced heart ...
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Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds

Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield. University of Sheffield-led research has ...
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Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new University of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the ...
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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. University of Sheffield named University of the Year ...