International
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Ocean acidification 'may increase by 170 per cent' by end of 21st century
14 November 2013
The acidity of the world鈥檚 ocean may increase by around 170 per cent by the end of the century bringing significant economic losses, according to a major new international report. People who rely on the ocean鈥檚 ecosystem services 鈥� often in developing countries 鈥� are especially vulnerable.
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Women, the Arts and Globalization
27 March 2013
The first anthology to specifically explore the relationships between transnational feminism and women's art practices across a range of contemporary media, co-edited by Dr Dorothy Rowe in the Department of History of Art, is published this month.
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New 拢23m research unit will use advances in genetics to help reduce risk of disease
20 May 2013
A new 拢23million research unit is announced today, that will exploit the latest advances in genetics to improve understanding of how changes to lifestyle or environment, as well as pharmacological interventions, can reduce the risk of disease. The Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU), jointly funded by the Medical Research Council and the University of Bristol, will launch on 1 June 2013.
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Xenon gas successfully delivered to babies in ambulance
29 April 2013
Two babies at risk of brain injury following a lack of oxygen at birth have received xenon gas and cooling therapy while being transferred from one hospital to another in a specially equipped ambulance.
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Shape-shifting mobile devices
29 April 2013
Prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand will be unveiled today [Monday 29 April] by academics in the University鈥檚 Department of Computer Science and could lay down the foundation for creating high shape resolution devices of the future.
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SUMO wrestling cells reveal new protective mechanism target for stroke
20 May 2013
Scientists investigating the interaction of a group of proteins in the brain responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage have identified a new target that could increase cell survival.
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Ocean cores reveal eruption dynamics
26 March 2013
Using information gathered from samples of deep sea sediments, researchers from the University of Bristol report new findings regarding the dynamics of the eruption of Mount Tambora, Indonesia in 1815 鈥� one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the last 1,000 years. Interpretation and understanding of such past eruptions are important for the assessment of hazards related to future eruptions.
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New project aims to revolutionise pupils鈥� learning ability in Rwanda
26 March 2013
Learning a second language is a daunting task for most but imagine being taught school subjects in a language you have limited proficiency in. This is the challenge faced by many eight-year-olds in Rwanda as they are forced to make the transition from learning in their mother tongue, Kinyarwanda in the early years to English. However, a new 拢362,000 University of Bristol project is aiming to remove this barrier to learning through the development of innovative teacher training and new accessible textbooks for pupils.
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Cheaper anti-cancer drug as effective as expensive drug in treating most common cause of blindness in older adults
19 July 2013
An anti-cancer drug has been proven to be equally as effective in treating the most common cause of blindness in older adults as a more expensive drug specifically formulated for this purpose.
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Archerfish get an eye test
21 March 2013
A modified version of an eye test used to assess visual acuity in the military has been given to archerfish by scientists to help explain how these remarkable fish are able to accurately spit down tiny insects high above the water鈥檚 surface.
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