Tag Archives: University of Bristol

Ancient Marine Reptile’s Fossil Unveils Ancient Use of Whale-Like Filter Feeding

(IN BRIEF) Recent fossil discovery in China sheds light on a remarkable aspect of prehistoric marine life – the use of whale-like filter feeding by a group of reptiles over 250 million years ago. Researchers from China and the UK … Read the full press release

Motion Camouflage: Trumpetfish’s Unique Hunting Strategy Revealed by Bristol Scientists

(IN BRIEF) University of Bristol researchers have discovered a unique hunting behavior in trumpetfish. They found that these fish use “motion camouflage” by swimming closely behind non-threatening fish, like parrotfish, to approach their prey undetected. This is the first evidence … Read the full press release

Game-Changing ‘Heart Plaster’ Among Top Contenders for BHF’s Research Story of the Year

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol researcher, Massimo Caputo, has been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s Research Story of the Year award for developing a groundbreaking ‘heart plaster.’ The mesenchymal cell patch can repair abnormalities in children with congenital … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s MBS Project Empowers Migrants and Refugees in Business Ventures

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has collaborated with ACH (Ashley Community Housing) and the West of England Combined Authority on the Migration Business Support (MBS) project, aimed at boosting the prospects of migrants and refugees in the UK. The … Read the full press release

Researchers Uncover Strong Link Between Bird Beak Shape and Nest Material Selection

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of St Andrews have discovered that the choice of nest material in birds is influenced by the dimensions of their beaks. By using machine learning algorithms and data on … Read the full press release

New Study by Lincoln and Bristol Universities Sheds Light on Forced Marriages in England and Wales, Advocates for Enhanced Protection

New Study by Lincoln and Bristol Universities Sheds Light on Forced Marriages in England and Wales, Advocates for Enhanced Protection

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Lincoln and University of Bristol has revealed that forced marriages continue to be a widespread issue in England and Wales. The research focused on Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs), which aim … Read the full press release

New study shows cryptocurrency investing linked to gambling-related harms

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Bristol and the University of East London has shown how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms, with online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers posing even greater risks. The research urges for … Read the full press release

Researchers urge countries to intensify efforts to eliminate HIV and HCV in high-risk populations

(IN BRIEF) New research led by the University of Bristol shows that countries need to improve their tracking of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) incidence among people who inject drugs, in order to meet the UNAIDS and WHO targets … Read the full press release

Bristol to Istanbul: Friends take on epic tandem ride for charity

(IN BRIEF) Archie Benn and Isaac Tredant, two friends who have never ridden a tandem before, will pedal a tandem bicycle 2,000 miles from Bristol to Istanbul to raise money for the Bristol homeless shelter Julian Trust. The best mates … Read the full press release

Could ‘touch hunger’ be a modern epidemic? Professor investigates in new book

(IN BRIEF) Professor Michael Banissy, a social neuroscientist at the University of Bristol, has released a new book titled ‘When we touch’, which explores the science behind the human sense of touch. Touch is a critical component of our development … Read the full press release

University of Bristol becomes new home of UK’s pioneering cyber security research institute

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has announced that it is now the home of the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS), one of the oldest research institutes of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre. RISCS is known for … Read the full press release

New study shows universal free school meals improve pupils’ behaviour, concentration and mental health

(IN BRIEF) A pilot scheme conducted by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham providing free school meals to all secondary pupils showed positive results, according to a new study by the University of Bristol. The pilot scheme, the first … Read the full press release

Physicists Create First-Ever Wormhole That Bridges Space, Called ‘Counterportation’

(IN BRIEF) Physicists from the University of Bristol have developed a computing scheme that allows for the creation of a wormhole that bridges space, called ‘counterportation’. The technology, outlined in the journal Quantum Science and Technology, uses the basic laws … Read the full press release

Sustainable Composites Made from Livestock Dung Could Revolutionize Materials Science

(IN BRIEF) A new study from Scotland’s Rural College, the universities of Bristol and Edinburgh reviewed recent research into the development of high-value materials made from ruminant animal dung. Despite being a source of biogas and fertilizer, dung has been … Read the full press release

Safer Sleep Practices for Infants Need Personalized and Tailored Support, Say Researchers

(IN BRIEF) A new report from the universities of Oxford, UCL, Bristol and Newcastle suggests that changes are needed in the way safer sleep information is communicated to reduce risks to babies from unsafe sleeping practices. The report focuses on … Read the full press release

Researchers: tetrapods had fewer skull bones than fish which made their skulls more complex

(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 12-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, Pompeu Fabra University, a public university based in Barcelona, and University College London, one of the top ten universities in the world and No.2 in … Read the full press release

University of Bristol joins a new UK genetics network aimed at better linking mouse genetics research to clinical advances

(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 19-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, has announced that it is joining UK’s new National Mouse Genetics Network, a distributed challenge-led research clusters working with the Mary Lyon Centre to accelerate … Read the full press release

University of Bristol led study found that obese women are at double risk of developing womb cancer

(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 19-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, has announced that it led a new research on the link between body mass index (BMI) and endometrial cancer risk. The study, funded by Cancer … Read the full press release

Uno studio condotto dall’Università di Bristol ha scoperto che le donne obese sono a doppio rischio di sviluppare il cancro dell’utero

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) BRISTOL, 19-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Università di Bristol, un’università di ricerca in mattoni rossi, ha annunciato di ha condotto una nuova ricerca sul legame tra indice di massa corporea (BMI) e rischio di cancro dell’endometrio. Lo studio, finanziato … Read the full press release

Studie zeigt, dass das Fernsehen für vier Stunden oder mehr am Tag zu einem erhöhten Risiko für Blutgerinnsel führen kann

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, Frankreich, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Society of Cardiology, ein unabhängiger, gemeinnütziger, nichtstaatlicher Berufsverband, der führend in der Entdeckung und Verbreitung bewährter Verfahren in der Herz-Kreislauf-Medizin ist , hat bekannt gegeben, dass eine neue Studie, die … Read the full press release