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Nurses need the IT factor

Nursing has come a long way since the days of Florence Nightingale, but according to The Prime Minister's Commission On The Future of Midwifery and Nursing, "health professionals need a better understanding of new information management and technology processes....

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Wed 22nd Feb, 2012 | 4:09pm

Devices to predict premature births

Scientists and doctors from the University of Sheffield are developing two novel devices that could lead to the improved prediction of premature births....

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Sun 19th Feb, 2012 | 8:02pm

Musicians join the space race

Dave Grohl recording out of this world

The 'Rope' band Foo Fighters want to record in space.

Their lead singer, Dave Grohl, is planning for them to go back into the studio later this year and has ambitious ideas as to how they could make an original sounding recording....

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Fri 17th Feb, 2012 | 6:39pm

Using economic evaluations for drug reimbursement decisions - what have we achieved?

Researchers at the University of York perform evaluations of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of drugs for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)....

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Tue 14th Feb, 2012 | 10:55am

Major trial gives hope to Motor Neurone Disease sufferers

Patients suffering from a devastating disease are being given fresh hope through an innovative trial being led by the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals....

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Thu 9th Feb, 2012 | 9:15am

Partnership gives a voice to pressure ulcer patients

James Lind: proposed Lime Juice to prevent Scurvy

A new survey aims to give patients and carers a voice in the search to find the most effective prevention and treatment for pressure ulcers....

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Sun 5th Feb, 2012 | 8:07pm

A silver bullet to beat cancer?

The internet is awash with stories of how silver can be used to treat cancer. Now, lab tests have shown that it is as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug - and may have fewer side-effects....

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Sun 5th Feb, 2012 | 7:47pm

Scientists reveal how cholera bacterium gains a foothold in the gut

Cholera Bacteria

A team of biologists at the University of York has made an important advance in our understanding of the way cholera attacks the body....

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Mon 30th Jan, 2012 | 5:15pm

Laser hints at how Universe got its magnetism

Whirlpool Galaxy

An international team of scientists has used a laser to create magnetic fields similar to those thought to be involved in the formation of the first galaxies - findings that could help to solve the riddle of how the Universe got its magnetism....

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Sun 29th Jan, 2012 | 10:25pm

Following genetic footprints out of Africa

A new study, using genetic analysis to look for clues about human migration, suggests that the first modern humans settled in Arabia on their way from the Horn of Africa to the rest of the world....

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Fri 27th Jan, 2012 | 5:14pm

New study to determine genetic causes of schizophrenia within families

Researchers at the University of Leeds aim to pin-point genetic defects involved in the development of schizophrenia within families....

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Thu 19th Jan, 2012 | 10:20am

University scientists launch new Musculoskeletal Ageing Centre

Professor Eugene McCloskey

Scientists from the Universities of Sheffield, Liverpool and Newcastle have been awarded Ł2.5 million to establish a new Medical Research Council (MRC) and Arthritis UK Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing....

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Fri 13th Jan, 2012 | 10:46am

Leeds genetic research 'blueprint' for NHS

The approach to genetic research established at the University of Leeds could serve as a blueprint for how the NHS could make more of the advances new genetic technologies can deliver....

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Tue 10th Jan, 2012 | 6:34pm

No more free rides for 'piggy-backing' viruses

Endomannosidase with a specifically designed inhibitor

Scientists have determined the structure of the enzyme endomannosidase, significantly advancing our understanding of how a group of devastating human viruses including HIV and Hepatitis C hijack human enzymes to reproduce and cause disease....

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Thu 5th Jan, 2012 | 9:04am

Professor Mohammed el-Gomati receives OBE

Professor Mohamed El-Gomati

Professor Mohamed El-Gomati, a Professor of Electronics at the University of York since 1997, has been made an OBE in the New Year's Honours List....

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Tue 3rd Jan, 2012 | 2:10pm

Sea level rise warning

An environmental expert from the University of Sheffield has warned global sea-level rise by the year 2100 could be significantly greater than previously predicted following analysis of Greenland´s rapidly shrinking ice sheets....

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Thu 22nd Dec, 2011 | 5:36pm

Violent storms provide testing conditions for research scientists

Better forecasting of violent storms, such as those battering the British Isles over the past few weeks, could be possible in the future....

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Sun 18th Dec, 2011 | 8:32pm

BBC iPlayer now streaming through 3G mobile networks - but know your data limits

Michael Phillips, product director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk commented: "32% of mobile phone users access the internet through their handset so the iPlayer app update for 3G is long overdue....

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Wed 14th Dec, 2011 | 11:59am

Children from less-affluent backgrounds 'more likely to die' following treatment for leukaemia in the UK

Children with leukaemia are more likely to die if they come from less-affluent areas or backgrounds, according to a comprehensive study carried out by researchers at the University of York....

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Tue 13th Dec, 2011 | 6:22pm

New move to use robots for stroke rehabilitation

Robots will be used to help people recover from strokes as part of a three year research project by the University of Sheffield, in partnership with experts from across Europe....

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Sat 10th Dec, 2011 | 7:23am

CRD to review the effectiveness and safety of bone growth product

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) at the University of York is to conduct a major independent review of the effectiveness and safety of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2), a product used in spinal surgeries to promote bone growth....

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Thu 8th Dec, 2011 | 8:47am

YouTube Reaches New Record With Over 20 Billion Video Views In October

The latest research published by ComScore's in their Video Metrix for October of 2011 has demonstrated the full reach and power that the video streaming giant YouTube has gathered within the US....

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Tue 6th Dec, 2011 | 12:05pm

Materials which expand and contract like muscles could be used as gas sensors

Experts at the University of Sheffield have created an `artificial muscle´ reaction in materials that respond to chemical vapours, something that could pave the way for a new type of gas sensor....

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Fri 2nd Dec, 2011 | 5:39pm

Aggression prevents the better part of valour... in fig wasps

Fig Wasp photo by Simon van Noort

Researchers have confirmed a unique behaviour within the male population of tiny fig wasps that pollinate fig trees - they team up to help pregnant females, even if they have not mated themselves....

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Thu 1st Dec, 2011 | 9:06am

Reserves run deep to aid marine protection

Jonathan Gardner

A leading marine biologist from New Zealand will discuss the UK's new Marine Act as part of a public lecture at the University of York....

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Mon 28th Nov, 2011 | 11:10am

Colonoscopy Lowers Rate of Cancer Deaths, Study Finds

Although many people have assumed the cancer screening test must save lives because it is so often recommended, strong evidence had been lacking.

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22 Feb 2012 11:17 pm

OnLive Desktop Plus Puts Windows 7 on the iPad in Blazing Speed - State of the Art

The fastest high-speed Internet service is courtesy of OnLive Desktop Plus. The plus is a 1-gigabit-a-second Net connection with Adobe Reader thrown in.

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22 Feb 2012 10:49 pm

H.P. Reports Lower First-Quarter Revenue and Profit

The decline, in Meg Whitmans first full quarter in charge, cut across all divisions. Dell Computer also reported lower net income.

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22 Feb 2012 10:04 pm

Oracle lawsuit alleges 'gray market conspiracy' over support services

Oracle is alleging that two companies violated its intellectual property as part of a "gray market" conspiracy to provide support for Oracle's Sun Solaris OS and hardware, according to a lawsuit...

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22 Feb 2012 9:33 pm

Researcher releases exploit code that can allegedly crash pcAnywhere

Exploit code targeting a newly identified vulnerability in Symantec's pcAnywhere computer remote control product has been published on the Internet, exposing its users to possible attacks that...

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22 Feb 2012 9:23 pm

Y Chromosome, Though Diminished, Is Holding Its Ground

The Y chromosome is just a fraction of its original size, and much smaller than its buxom partner, the X chromosome, but researchers say its gene-shedding days seem to be over.

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22 Feb 2012 6:42 pm

Dot Earth Blog: More on Peter Gleick and the Heartland Files

Consequences begin to pile up for a scientist who said he lied to get documents from a group fighting climate action.

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22 Feb 2012 5:42 pm

Microsoft complains to the E.U. about Motorola Mobility

Microsoft has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against Motorola Mobility for alleged abuse of essential patents. Microsoft Deputy General Counsel, Dave Heiner, said on his...

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22 Feb 2012 5:36 pm

Group files FTC complaint against Google for privacy changes

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission should force Google to halt its plan to consolidate user identities across its services and fine the company for violating an October privacy settlement with the...

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22 Feb 2012 5:10 pm

Cloud security, big data, and mobile to dominate RSA conference

There are fewer topics stirring bigger buzz among information security professionals than big data, cloud security, and mobile. So it's no surprise that those topics will dominate the discussions...

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22 Feb 2012 4:40 pm

Scientist at Work Blog: Much to Learn From What Remains

With patience, collecting what moose and wolves leave behind can produce gratifying results.

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22 Feb 2012 4:28 pm

New iPad App, The Guitar Collection: George Harrison

A new app called The Guitar Collection: George Harrison, scheduled to go on sale Thursday, offers an interactive way to get close to the former Beatles cherished instruments.

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22 Feb 2012 3:44 pm

SAP lays out product direction after SuccessFactors deal

SAP on Wednesday released details for its roadmap for HCM (human capital management) software following the $3.4 billion acquisition of SuccessFactors, which focuses on cloud-based applications.

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22 Feb 2012 3:17 pm

Microsoft Lodges E.U. Complaint Against Motorola

The complaint against Googles Motorola Mobility states that the companys aggressive enforcement of patent rights against rivals breaks competition rules.

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22 Feb 2012 2:51 pm

Teradata partners with Hortonworks on Hadoop

The growing enterprise interest in Big Data analytics is beginning to drive partnerships between vendors of traditional relational database management technologies and purveyors of the open source...

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22 Feb 2012 1:37 pm

Soil Carbon Needs Management

A professor from the University of Sheffield is helping to highlight the dramatic opportunities and the improvements desperately needed in the way the world manages its precious soils....

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Sun 19th Feb, 2012 | 8:13pm

Diagnostics for viruses a step closer to reality

Scientists have developed a technique which could form the basis of a non-invasive diagnostic for Adenovirus - the virus responsible for a large number of common illnesses....

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Sun 19th Feb, 2012 | 7:29pm

Making the leap from 'theory to theatre'

A Leeds professor is one of eight of the UK's most promising leaders in medical health research to be awarded a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) professorship....

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Thu 16th Feb, 2012 | 9:14pm

York and Brighton researchers 'dig for data'

Three medieval deeds from 1353-1422

Historians, archivists and experts in computer science from the Universities of York and Brighton are teaming up to develop new ways of exploring digital historical records....

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Tue 14th Feb, 2012 | 10:46am

YORKSHIRE SCIENTISTS NEEDED TO QUIZ PARLIAMENTARY EXPERTS

From Big Ben to Big Bang - 'Parliament Talks Science' - in Leeds

On 15th March, Parliament is giving members of the public the chance to quiz Parliamentary experts about how MPs and Peers examine and discuss science and technology issues....

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Wed 8th Feb, 2012 | 8:01pm

Pioneering research will assess the effects of obesity on bone development

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are conducting ground-breaking research to determine how body weight and hormones affect bone health from childhood to adulthood....

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Sun 5th Feb, 2012 | 8:00pm

Food crops damaged by pollution crossing continents

Man-made air pollution from North America causes Europe to lose 1.2 million tonnes of wheat a year, a new study has found....

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Tue 31st Jan, 2012 | 9:54am

SPARK Impact invests Ł375k to develop 'smart bomb' cancer drug

SPARK Impact, manager of the Ł25m North West Fund for Biomedical, has invested Ł375,000 in a University of Bradford spin-out for Merseyside based Incanthera Limited, for the development of a revolutionary new cancer therapy arising from its Institute of Cancer Therapeutics....

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Sun 29th Jan, 2012 | 10:39pm

Scientists discover new clue to the chemical origins of life

Organic chemists at the University of York have made a significant advance towards establishing the origin of the carbohydrates (sugars) that form the building blocks of life....

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Sun 29th Jan, 2012 | 10:18pm

Microbubbles provide new boost for biofuel production

Prof. Zimmerman

A solution to the difficult issue of harvesting algae for use as a biofuel has been developed using microbubble technology pioneered at the University of Sheffield....

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Fri 27th Jan, 2012 | 4:38pm

Smart targeting of pollution sources to save lives and climate

A ban on agricultural burning is one of the 14 measures suggested by the study

Researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York have played a key role in a new study that shows that implementing 14 key air pollution control measures could slow the pace of global warming, save millions of lives and boost agricultural production....

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Mon 16th Jan, 2012 | 1:51pm

Research at Star Carr enters exciting new phase

Archaeologists at the University of York have secured major European funding to carry out sophisticated new research at one of the UK's most important Early Mesolithic sites....

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Tue 10th Jan, 2012 | 6:39pm

Three year investigation into childhood cancers launched

Scientists at the University of Sheffield will use an innovative technique to explore the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers during a three year project funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research....

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Sat 7th Jan, 2012 | 5:05pm

Mid-lane driving helps older adults stay safe

It's official: older adults are naturally inclined to drive in the middle of the road, leaving the younger generation to cut corners....

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Wed 4th Jan, 2012 | 5:27pm

Scientists at University of Sheffield map out Britain´s sun spots

Total solar radiation in kWh/m2 between January and October 2011

Britain is getting brighter according to solar experts at the University of Sheffield who have also revealed the coastal city of Portsmouth was the UKs sunniest place in 2011....

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Sun 1st Jan, 2012 | 11:24am

Solar power generation more powerful in Europe this century

Climate change will increase the amount of electricity generated by solar power in some parts of the world while decreasing it in others....

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Sun 18th Dec, 2011 | 8:35pm

Tool which targets carbon emission hotspots in supply chains developed

Professor Loh

A management expert at the University of Sheffield has developed a tool to analyse supply chains in industry, enabling businesses to highlight waste hotspots and make their processes more environmentally friendly....

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Thu 15th Dec, 2011 | 3:09pm

Human hairs help stop the bed bugs biting

A bed bug used in the experiment. Picture by Richard Naylor

Hairy humans do not let the bed bugs bite according to research at the University of Sheffield which shows how hair helps us defend against and detect blood-thirsty invaders on our bodies....

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Wed 14th Dec, 2011 | 9:49am

Step forward in foot-and-mouth disease understanding

Scientists have discovered a mechanism they believe may play a key role in the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in animals....

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Mon 12th Dec, 2011 | 9:46am

Swarms of bees could unlock secrets to human brains

A colony of bees surrounding a nest

Scientists at the University of Sheffield believe decision making mechanisms in the human brain could mirror how swarms of bees choose new nest sites....

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Sat 10th Dec, 2011 | 7:19am

Hidden dimension of Stonehenge revealed

Panorama of the Stone Circle

A project directed by academics at the University of Sheffield has made the archaeology of the world-famous Stonehenge site more accessible than ever before....

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Thu 8th Dec, 2011 | 8:44am

Experts launch bid to engineer super crop

A micro CT image of a leaf

Scientists at the University of Sheffield are beginning a search for the ultimate plant leaf in a bid to build super crops that will fight the world´s food shortage....

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Mon 5th Dec, 2011 | 4:42pm