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08 August 2008Region hailed as driving force for innovation
Ian Pearson, Minister for Science and Innovation, visited Science City Bristol last week.
01 August 2008
Clear skies for cloud computing
New collaboration offers open cloud-computing research test bed
Clear skies for cloud computing
New collaboration offers open cloud-computing research test bed
31 July 2008
UWE's Heart Robot wows all at Science Museum
The Heart Robot is a puppet with robotic features which shows 'emotions'.
UWE's Heart Robot wows all at Science Museum
The Heart Robot is a puppet with robotic features which shows 'emotions'.
30 July 2008
Diamonds show how Earth is recycled
Tiny minerals found inside diamonds have provided us with a rare glimpse of the Earth's deepest secrets according to Bristol University research published in Nature
Diamonds show how Earth is recycled
Tiny minerals found inside diamonds have provided us with a rare glimpse of the Earth's deepest secrets according to Bristol University research published in Nature
29 July 2008
The skull, the spider and the aircraft simulator
Dr Kazem Alemzadeh in the Bio-engineering research group of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has invented a Dental Robotic Testing Simulator called 'Dento-Munch' that can replicate human chewing, in order to test dental materials.
The skull, the spider and the aircraft simulator
Dr Kazem Alemzadeh in the Bio-engineering research group of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has invented a Dental Robotic Testing Simulator called 'Dento-Munch' that can replicate human chewing, in order to test dental materials.
23 July 2008
Student designs prize-winning Olympic starting blocks
A student from the University of Bath has won a £500 prize and reached the final eight, in the 2008 Ideas 4 Innovation new researchers award competition.
Student designs prize-winning Olympic starting blocks
A student from the University of Bath has won a £500 prize and reached the final eight, in the 2008 Ideas 4 Innovation new researchers award competition.
22 July 2008Bristol's National Wildlife Conservation Park comes one step closer
Plans for an innovative and spectacular world wildlife reserve on the northern outskirts of Bristol have come one step closer.
21 July 2008
Student engineers race to become UK winners at Silverstone
A team of mechanical engineering undergraduates from the University of Bath have come first in the UK, in the annual international Formula Student competition held at Silverstone.
Student engineers race to become UK winners at Silverstone
A team of mechanical engineering undergraduates from the University of Bath have come first in the UK, in the annual international Formula Student competition held at Silverstone.
21 July 2008
Science City backing for West of England Aviation Centenary Programme
BAC 100, the programme that will mark the centenary of the founding of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, has made a significant breakthrough with awards for two of its key projects.
Science City backing for West of England Aviation Centenary Programme
BAC 100, the programme that will mark the centenary of the founding of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, has made a significant breakthrough with awards for two of its key projects.
18 July 2008
Cambridge Wireless and Silicon South West announce strategic collaboration
The agreement was signed by David Cleevely and Simon Bond at the Wireless 2.0 conference in Bristol.
Cambridge Wireless and Silicon South West announce strategic collaboration
The agreement was signed by David Cleevely and Simon Bond at the Wireless 2.0 conference in Bristol.
17 July 2008
Team Qinetiq invite schools to join them in their trek to Antartica
This is your chance to follow Ben Fogle and James Cracknell as Team QinetiQ in Antarctica and bring them into your classroom.
Team Qinetiq invite schools to join them in their trek to Antartica
This is your chance to follow Ben Fogle and James Cracknell as Team QinetiQ in Antarctica and bring them into your classroom.
17 July 2008
Bacterial polymers may hold key to curing diseases, say researchers.
A University of Bath scientist has made new discoveries about bacteria which could change the way some diseases are treated.
Bacterial polymers may hold key to curing diseases, say researchers.
A University of Bath scientist has made new discoveries about bacteria which could change the way some diseases are treated.
16 July 2008
Bath pupils shine at Rolls Royce Innovation Awards 2008
Four pupils from Oldfield School have scooped a major science accolade at the Rolls Royce Innovation Awards, held at the University of Bath.
Bath pupils shine at Rolls Royce Innovation Awards 2008
Four pupils from Oldfield School have scooped a major science accolade at the Rolls Royce Innovation Awards, held at the University of Bath.
15 July 2008
Chemistry pupils to discover why fireflies glow in the dark
One hundred 15-year-olds from schools around the country have been invited to enjoy one of two, residential Salters' Chemistry Camps held at the University of Bath (21-23 July and 23-25 July 2008).
Chemistry pupils to discover why fireflies glow in the dark
One hundred 15-year-olds from schools around the country have been invited to enjoy one of two, residential Salters' Chemistry Camps held at the University of Bath (21-23 July and 23-25 July 2008).
15 July 2008
Was it a bird or a plane?
A new study of extinct reptiles called kuehneosaurs, by scientists from the University of Bristol shows that these early flyers used extraordinary extensions of their ribs to form large gliding surfaces on the side of the body.
Was it a bird or a plane?
A new study of extinct reptiles called kuehneosaurs, by scientists from the University of Bristol shows that these early flyers used extraordinary extensions of their ribs to form large gliding surfaces on the side of the body.
14 July 2008
Damage control
A team of UK researchers has been awarded a £1.2m research grant to develop and integrate crack-arresting and self-healing capabilities into composite structures.
Damage control
A team of UK researchers has been awarded a £1.2m research grant to develop and integrate crack-arresting and self-healing capabilities into composite structures.
09 July 2008
Will our future brains be smaller?
New research from the University of Bristol is published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Will our future brains be smaller?
New research from the University of Bristol is published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
08 July 2008
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common
A study reveals today that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery is associated with a four fold increase in post-surgery death.
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common
A study reveals today that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery is associated with a four fold increase in post-surgery death.
08 July 2008
Inspiring teachers to enthuse next generation of bright sparks
A £30 million fund has been launched today (Tuesday) to put the wonder of contemporary science and hands-on experiments back at the heart of science lessons in every school in Britain.
Inspiring teachers to enthuse next generation of bright sparks
A £30 million fund has been launched today (Tuesday) to put the wonder of contemporary science and hands-on experiments back at the heart of science lessons in every school in Britain.