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Enzyme-powered protocells rise to the top 20 August 2018 Researchers at the University of Bristol have successfully assembled enzyme-powered artificial cells that can float or sink depending on their internal chemical activity. The work provides a new approach to designing complex life-like properties in non-living materials.

Pioneering research using bacteria brings scientists a step closer to creating artificial cells with lifelike functionality 14 September 2022 Scientists have harnessed the potential of bacteria to help build advanced synthetic cells which mimic real life functionality.

Networking goes quantum 12 December 2018 A scientist involved in expanding quantum communication to a network of users, is continuing his work at the University of Bristol.

Why a short run is better than a long walk 2 December 2009 Using the latest technology, researchers from Bristol and Bath are uncovering evidence of exactly how major a role activity plays in the battle to keep obesity at bay. In new report published in the BMJ, scientists have shown that it鈥檚 the type of exercise you do, rather than the amount, that鈥檚 most important.

University of Bristol recognised in second Life Sciences Sector Deal 12 December 2018 Life sciences is a sector that operates at the cutting-edge of technological developments and last week [7 December] the second Life Sciences Sector Deal was announced. The Great West region, including the University of Bristol, was recognised in the report for its flourishing life science industry, due to its collaboration between more established technology and digital businesses.

鈥楪round-breaking鈥� great ape activity device revealed 吃瓜网 Zoo Gardens 13 November 2018 A team of scientists from the University of Bristol and Bristol Zoological Society have collaborated to develop a 鈥榞round-breaking鈥� new animal enrichment activity for the gorillas 吃瓜网 Zoo Gardens.

Insects struggle to adjust to extreme temperatures making them vulnerable to climate change, study finds 13 September 2022 Insects have weak ability to adjust their thermal limits to high temperatures and are thus more susceptible to global warming than previously thought.

A timescale for the origin and evolution of all of life on Earth 20 August 2018 A new study led by scientists from the University of Bristol has used a combination of genomic and fossil data to explain the history of life on Earth, from its origin to the present day.

Earliest land animals had fewer skull bones than fish 鈥� restricting their evolution, scientists find 12 September 2022 The skulls of tetrapods had fewer bones than extinct and living fish, limiting their evolution for millions of years, according to a latest study.

Recommendations to make universities accessible to everyone 13 November 2018 Three academics from the University of Bristol have come up with a series of recommendations which, they say, would make UK universities more accessible and responsive to a changing economy.