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Wheels in motion for National Science and Engineering...

Issued:01/03/12

The turning of the planet, travel around the world, and speeding molecules are among the topics at this year’s National Science and Engineering...



Pioneering fingermark technology backed by Home Office...

Issued:25/07/11

A pioneering technology to detect fingermarks at crime scenes, which provides additional information about a suspect, is a step closer to being incorporated...



Research into ceramic armour receives £25k prize

Issued:15/06/11

New light-weight, low-cost, environmentally friendly ceramic body armour has the potential to be used on the frontline by British troops or police,...



New technique to help catch sexual offenders

Issued:19/01/11

Sexual offenders hoping to outsmart police by using a condom during their crimes may be out of luck thanks to a technique, being developed at Sheffield...



Science behind LCD TVs is made crystal clear

Issued:25/06/10

Liquid crystal films, which are just 1/20th of the thickness of a human hair but are the crucial components of flat screen TVs, iPhones and games consoles,...



Eco-friendly food packaging wins global award

Issued:10/05/10

A project to revolutionise food packaging by replacing plastic film with an environmentally-friendly starch and clay combination has won a global prize...



Exploring ways of recruiting therapy radiographers

Issued:23/04/10

A Sheffield Hallam University academic is set to tackle a national shortage of therapy radiographers treating cancer patients after receiving an award...



Volcanic ash found in Sheffield city centre

Issued:16/04/10

 Distinctive dust on the bonnets of cars across the city has been confirmed as volcanic ash from Iceland after going under the microscope at Sheffield...



Baked rhubarb could help fight cancer

Issued:10/02/10

Eating rhubarb baked in a crumble is not only tasty it may also be the best way to take advantage of its health benefits, and could lead to the development...



Sheffield Hallam academics work to improve life for...

Issued:08/10/09

It's called 'Engineering for Life - Enhancing People's Lives' and could mean that academics at Sheffield Hallam University come up...