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ISS to ISF: how researchers are developing new growing technologies for zero gravity

A team of researchers from the 海角社区 of Sheffield鈥檚 Institute for Sustainable Food has developed a new hydroponic cabinet that uses a polymer foam to grow plants.
microscope image of MRSA bacteria

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works

The mechanism which allows 尾-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time.
Bronte Elliott, technician in the School of Biosciences

Talented technician shortlisted in prestigious national awards ceremony

Technician, Bronte Elliott, from the School of Biosciences, has been shortlisted in a prestigious awards scheme which celebrates technical excellence and innovation in higher education and research.聽聽
Kakapo parrot

Fertility hope for the endangered kakapo

A new study has identified why so many endangered k膩k膩p艒 eggs fail to hatch, and suggests artificial insemination could help save the species.