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Professor Zenobia Lewis

Zenobia Lewis presents the latest Biosciences #Inspire lecture

º£½ÇÉçÇø's Biosciences departments are delighted to welcome Professor Zenobia Lewis, from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Liverpool, as the latest speaker in the Biosciences #Inspire lecture series. Join us on Tuesday 16th March at 1pm.
rainforest bed with several trees and ferns growing

Legume trees support tropical forest growth by releasing nutrients from ancient soils

Researchers have found that nitrogen-fixing legume trees can support themselves and surrounding trees not only with increased access to nitrogen but with other key nutrients through enhanced mineral weathering.
Aerial view of a farm tractor in a yellow field during spraying and for growing food, vegetables and fruits on indian summer sunny day. Agriculture industry.

The Future of Food: Plant science approaches to the global challenge of food security

By 2050, it is expected that the world population will reach 10 billion. The amount of food necessary to feed our appetites is expected to rise by 50%.
elephant tusks in a pile

Wildlife trade drives declines of over 60% in species abundance, according to new research

International wildlife trade is causing declines of over 60 per cent in the abundance of species but there is little research on the impacts of this severe threat to global wildlife, according to researchers.
Person using a pipette on test samples

Recognition for Sheffield scientists involved in Covid-19 Lighthouse Labs project

Staff and students at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire.