International
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Fossil-inspired flight: pterosaurs hold secrets to better aeronautical engineering
15 April 2020
Pterosaurs were the largest animals ever to fly. They soared the skies for 160 million years - much longer than any species of modern bird. However, until now, these ancient flyers have largely been overlooked in the pursuit of bio-inspired flight technologies.
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Children born with a cleft lip not likely to be genetically predisposed to do poorly at school
6 May 2020
New research has found that children born with a cleft lip, either with or without a cleft palate, are not likely to be genetically predisposed to do less well at school than their peers. The study by the Cleft Collective research team at the University of Bristol is published today [6 May] in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
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People more likely to choose a non-alcoholic drink when availability is greater
6 May 2020
People are more likely to choose non-alcoholic drinks if more of those drinks are available than alcoholic alternatives, a University of Bristol-led online experiment published today [6 May] in BMC Public Health has shown. These results could pave the way for increasing the availability of non-alcoholic options in pub and bars.
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New quarantine scheme could reduce risk of rabies reintroduction in the EU following Russian invasion, study finds
26 April 2024
Rabies is a major concern to both human and animal health, with rabies in dogs and cats widespread in Eastern Europe, and there are concerns the war in Ukraine could pose a greater risk of rabies being reintroduced to the European Union (EU). A four-month period of home isolation of dogs and cats could reduce this risk, new University of Bristol research has shown.
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Bristol students excel in engineering leadership award scheme
11 May 2016
Seven engineering students from the University of Bristol have been selected as 鈥榠nspirational role models to the next generation of engineers鈥� by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
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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 鈥� namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Investigating GP practices' response to the COVID-19 pandemic
5 May 2020
A new project led by researchers at the University of Bristol鈥檚 Centre for Academic Primary Care will collect intelligence about the demands on GP practices, the challenges, and the creative solutions practices have developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This information will be used to support GP practices more effectively.
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Bristol announces the first of many new research projects to tackle COVID-19
9 April 2020
Diagnostic research to increase the UK's testing capacity, new vaccine targets, understanding more about people who are asymptomatic, and digital support for people with diabetes, are some of the new projects announced by the University of Bristol today [8 April] that will undertake vital COVID-19 research to tackle the global health crisis.
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New design of primitive quantum computer finds application
10 May 2016
Scientists and engineers from the Universities of Bristol and Western Australia have developed how to efficiently simulate a 鈥渜uantum walk鈥� on a new design for a primitive quantum computer.
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Research shows veterinary deal would increase UK agrifood exports to EU by more than a fifth
25 April 2024
A veterinary deal with the European Union could increase UK agricultural and food exports by more than a fifth, according to new research.
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