Industrial Revolution leaves east ends of major cities poorer than the west 30 November 2016The east sides of major UK cities such as London and Manchester have historically been the poorest due to industrial pollution. This has resulted in unequal distribution of social classes across cities that is still evident today.
Mobbing mongooses get by with a little help from their friends30 November 2016In their notorious battles with snakes, dwarf mongooses are more likely to help attack the enemy if they are closely bonded to the individual raising the alarm, reports new experimental research from scientists at the University of Bristol.
Keeping Bristol buzzing – action plan for the next four years29 November 2016An updated version of the Greater Bristol Pollinator Strategy, a key element of the Get Bristol Buzzing initiative which aims to make life better for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects in the local area, has been launched.
New £300 million campus will transform Temple Quarter29 November 2016Plans for the University of Bristol’s ‘transformational’ new campus have been unveiled, with the £300 million project to sit at the heart of the city’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone.
‘Diamond-age’ of power generation as nuclear batteries developed25 November 2016New technology has been developed that uses nuclear waste to generate electricity in a nuclear-powered battery. A team of physicists and chemists from the University of Bristol have grown a man-made diamond that, when placed in a radioactive field, is able to generate a small electrical current.
Online training improves understanding of EU pig welfare legislation23 November 2016Animal welfare legislation has been developed for many countries and many species but its impact depends on whether it is followed. New research has found an online training tool can improve participants’ understanding of EU tail docking and enrichment legislation, as well as risk factors for tail biting.
Sensing the stresses in advanced composite structures23 November 2016Advanced composites such as glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRPs) are light, stiff, strong, durable materials that can be flexibly shaped to build large load-bearing structures. New research using data logged from sensors on a GFRP structure at the 2016 Serpentine Architecture Programme in London has found it is possible to observe stresses from real advanced composite structures.
Compassion fatigue widespread among foster carers22 November 2016The needs of children traumatised through abuse, neglect and loss, combined with a lack of appropriate support from fostering agencies, means that many foster carers are suffering from compassion fatigue, according to new research.
New solution for making 2D nanomaterials21 November 2016Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have been made by dissolving layered materials in liquids, according to new UCL-led research which was supported by scientists from the University of Bristol.
Research project hopes to improve outcomes for unborn twins sharing the same placenta21 November 2016A unique two-year research project to better identify the cardiac function of monochorionic twins with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) has been unveiled by St Michael’s Hospital and Bristol's Clinical Research and Imaging Centre (CRICBristol) today [Thursday 17 November].
Engineering students celebrate scholarships and awards17 November 2016In November, the University of Bristol's Faculty of Engineering held an event to celebrate student success and present prestigious scholarships and awards to over 100 students.
Bristol researchers present quantum technologies at major showcase16 November 2016Members of Bristol’s Centre for Quantum Photonics presented their latest demonstrations to industry leaders, funding bodies and government representatives at this year’s Quantum Showcase in London.
New study shows LED lights attract fewer insects than other lights15 November 2016New research by scientists from the University of Bristol has revealed that domestic LED lights are much less attractive to nuisance insects such as biting midges than traditional filament lamps.
University shines with double sustainability win11 November 2016This week the University won both the Green Gown Award for student engagement and, for the second year in a row, the Bristol Post and Bath Chronicle Environmental Public Sector Award.
Scientists unravel the mystery of Mars lander Beagle 2 11 November 2016Scientists have moved one step closer to understanding exactly what happened to the ill-fated Beagle 2, whose mission to Mars was led by Bristol-born Professor Colin Pillinger.
Andras Millward, 1966-201611 November 2016Andras Millward, a member of the Temporary Staffing Service (TSS), died recently. Laura Gibson offers a tribute.
Criteria for funding and promotion leads to bad science10 November 2016Scientists are trained to carefully assess theories by designing good experiments and building on existing knowledge. But there is growing concern that too many research findings may be wrong.
Suicidal patients need better online support from clinicians and help groups10 November 2016Improve clinicians’ understanding of the online world, review web-based support services for vulnerable people and safeguard the public against pro-suicide content. Those are some of the recommendations being put to the internet industry, health providers and suicide prevention services after researchers mapped how people with suicidal feelings use the internet.
Big data shows people’s collective behaviour follows strong periodic patterns8 November 2016New research has revealed that by using big data to analyse massive data sets of modern and historical news, social media and Wikipedia page views, periodic patterns in the collective behaviour of the population can be observed that could otherwise go unnoticed.
Giant machine shows how a computer works8 November 2016A giant, fully operational 16-bit computer that aims to demystify the strange and seemingly magical mechanisms of computation has been built by students and staff from the University of Bristol.
GW4 calls for government investment to strengthen advanced engineering and digital innovation industries in region3 November 2016A consortium of major businesses, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and higher education institutions has found that the South West England and South East Wales region can lead the UK and compete with the world in the areas of advanced engineering and digital innovation, and has called for targeted government investment to drive innovation in these areas.