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The application of crushed rock to farmers’ fields may not only reduce greenhouse gases, it could also boost crop yields by up to 16%. These are the findings of a new study conducted by scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Leverhulme Centre fo… Continue reading Scientists boost yields by sprinkling CO2-capturing rock dust on fields
In a world first, Budapest Zoo’s gorilla matriarch Liesel has received stem-cell therapy for her arthritis. An international team including University of Sheffield professor Mark Wilkinson, an expert in human arthritis treatment, has used mesenchymal s… Continue reading Liesel becomes the first gorilla to have stem-cell therapy for arthritis
Astronomers have discovered the cosmic equivalent of an overbearing parent dropping by uninvited to a teenagers’ party to make sure they all have enough water. An aging star has been detected for the first time passing through a young star-forming regi… Continue reading Ancient interloper star may have helped kickstart life on Earth
Researchers have developed a new ultrasound method that can, for the first time, measure tension in human tissue, potentially revolutionizing disease diagnosis.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Ultrasound, Diagnosis, Diagnostic devices, D… Continue reading Breakthrough ultrasound method can detect tension in human tissue
As many couples trying to conceive will attest, much can go wrong during that fateful meeting of sperm and egg. Now, scientists have identified a new protein eggs use to draw in sperm, which could one day lead to new fertility treatments and contracept… Continue reading Protein that draws sperm to eggs could unlock new fertility treatments
We’re seeing a growing emphasis on direct air capture technology in our efforts to combat climate change, and an interesting new take on this technology could see it put to use on railways around the world. US outfit CO2Rail is developing specialized r… Continue reading CO2Rail aims to turn train cars into rolling carbon capture plants
A new type of imaging technology has detected lung damage in patients suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19. The weakened lung function was not visible on standard MRI or CT scans and its detection will help clinicians understand the persist… Continue reading New imaging tech finds hidden lung damage in long COVID patients
Scientists have discovered the fossil of what may be the earliest multicellular animal ever found. Dating back a billion years, the microscopic fossil contains two distinct cell types, potentially making it an ancestor to advanced animals.Continue Read… Continue reading Billion-year old fossil may be first multicellular animal
With traditional carbon sinks like the Amazon rainforest facing an uncertain future, scientists are looking to get creative with their efforts to slow the buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere. A new study out of the University of Sheffield makes a case for… Continue reading Scattering rock dust on crops could soak up billions of tons of CO2
Two new studies are offering novel insights into celiac disease, the autoimmune disorder triggered by exposure to gluten. One study from University of Sheffield researchers is suggesting immune responses to gluten in celiac sufferers can lead to neurol… Continue reading New research insights into celiac disease offer equal hope and concern