Faculty of Science
- Trailblazing Bristol chemist who helped revolutionise laboratory learning awarded OBE 14 June 2024 A pioneering University of Bristol chemist who has helped more than 10,000 teachers across the UK and worldwide inspire and educate the next generation of scientists has been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.
- University of Bristol scientist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize 12 June 2024 A University of Bristol scientist has been awarded the Environment, Sustainability & Energy mid-career Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry for his pioneering work in monitoring the changing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming 11 June 2024 A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth’s ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production.
- Fishy mystery of Bristol marine reptile solved 5 June 2024 The identity of a local prehistoric marine reptile has finally been revealed after experts discovered that some of its remains actually belonged to fish.
- Origins of Welsh dragons finally exposed by experts 30 May 2024 A large fossil discovery has helped shed light on the history of dinosaurs in Wales.
- University of Bristol researchers develop world’s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip 28 May 2024 Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world’s tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip.
- Bristol scientist leading charge to help UK achieve ‘net zero’ wins prestigious fellowship 2 May 2024 A University of Bristol physicist, who is training the next generation of nuclear scientists to meet future energy needs more sustainably, has been awarded a research fellowship.
- Bristol academic wins 2024 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for pioneering research 30 April 2024 A University of Bristol physicist has been selected as the winner of the Oxford Instruments 2024 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize which recognizes the work of young scientists in Europe researching ultra-low temperatures or high magnetic fields.
- T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find 29 April 2024 Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests.
- Scientists discover higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk 26 April 2024 A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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