Only half of 18 to 24-year-olds ‘can afford basic living costs each month’ Credit is often bridging the gap between income and essential outgoings for young adults, those behind the research said. Evening Standard · Oct 11
'First we will lose oxygen, then most of our surface water': Supercomputer predicts when life on Earth could end, says it is 'inevitable' Research indicates that Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere will remain for approximately 1.08 billion years. Scientists used modeling to explore how future solar brightness could impact oxygen levels. The study emphasizes that significant environmental changes might occur before life becomes unsustainable. The Economic Times · Sep 29
World Cup fans were exposed to junk food, alcohol and gambling ads every seven seconds Advertising for junk food, alcohol and gambling during the match live coverage of the World Cup occupied almost a quarter of the tournament’s total live broadcast time, a new study has found. Euronews · Sep 22
Bristol spends £9.7m on 400m walkway, up from £2.5m plan, to link Temple Meads to £500m campus Bristol City Council spent £9.7 million on a 400-metre floating Harbour Walkway, initially estimated at £2.5 million and designed to connect Temple Meads station to a planned music arena. The arena was later moved to Filton. The walkway now connects the station’s new eastern entrance with the University of Bristol’s… The Times of India · Sep 18
‘Gigantic spaceship’: University of Bristol’s flagship £500m campus opens Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus near to station will make it easier for students and staff to commute The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
Nepal-Tibet disaster linked to climate change – a glaciologist explains The cause of the huge floods and debris flow on the border between Nepal and Tibet, which has caused hundreds of deaths, appears to have been an ice avalanche – the result of a huge piece of a glacier collapsing and cascading down the mountain more than 1,000 metres to… The Conversation · Aug 28
A Wearable Caught Blood Pressure Hormone Bursts During Sleep, When Almost Nobody Gets Tested A wearable sampled hormones every 20 minutes from 60 patients and found aldosterone bursts during sleep that a single blood test can miss. Medical Daily · Aug 28
Cannabis gummies sold on social media are laced with spice, scientists warn Scientists from the University of Bristol tested illegal cannabis gummies that had been seized by police The Independent UK · Aug 17
British student George Smyth, 18, found dead in Romania months after going missing during hike A body believed to be that of 18-year-old British student George Smyth, who disappeared while hiking in Romania last year, has been found, UK police said, The Guardian reported. The Times of India · Aug 16
University discriminated against academic over anti-Zionist views, appeal rules A UNIVERSITY has lost an appeal against an employment tribunal’s finding that it discriminated against an academic on the basis of his… The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
Britain once planned to test a balloon that could help cool the planet but the experiment was cancelled before it ever flew. Here's what happened In 2011, a team of British researchers prepared to carry out what would have been one of the first outdoor tests of solar geoengineering equipment anywhere in the world, a plan to send a helium balloon roughly 1 kilometre into the sky above a disused airfield in Norfolk, tethered to… The Times of India · Aug 4
Study abroad is getting harder & India is getting smarter about it New US immigration rules, rising costs and tighter visa pathways are reshaping the study-abroad equation for Indian students. As global universities establish campuses in India under NEP 2020, the article argues that India is emerging as a credible destination for world-class education, allowing students to access international degrees without leaving… The Economic Times · Jul 27
Regular Exercise Rewires the Heart's Nerve Network, Potentially Explaining How It Protects Against Arrhythmias A University of Bristol study in Autonomic Neuroscience found regular exercise rewires cardiac nerve ganglia asymmetrically, explaining why active people have lower arrhythmia rates and opening new treatment paths. Medical Daily · Jul 22
Expert warns 'European temperatures are warming the fastest' In this edition, a climatologist talks to FRANCE 24 about our changing weather patterns and their effects on wildfires currently raging across Europe. Dr. Alan Kennedy-Asser, Senior researcher at the University of Bristol, sheds light on the issue against a backdrop of hundreds of French firefighters just managing to contain… France 24 · Jul 15
Medical Daily · Jun 23 Scientists Discover Why Heliconius Butterflies Live Three Times Longer Than Their Relatives and Show Almost No Signs of Aging A June 16, 2026 Nature Communications study found Heliconius butterflies live up to 3x longer with minimal physical decline. The mechanisms could advance human healthspan research.
The Times of India · Jun 11 Study claims 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet: Here's why The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding to 48 teams and spanning three North American countries, is projected to be one of the most carbon-intensive tournaments ever. Researchers highlight concerns over increased travel distances and the growing financial ties between football and fossil fuel industries, urging significant changes to mitigate the…
The Economic Times · Jun 9 Centre hands approval letters to 3 foreign universities for India campuses India is welcoming top universities from the UK and Australia to set up campuses. The University of Bristol and University of York will open in Mumbai. The University of New South Wales will establish its campus in Bengaluru. This move supports India's goal to become a global education hub.
The Economic Times · May 29 Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicine Space stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Space Station discovered stem cells grow into realistic 3D tissue structures faster in microgravity. NASA says these conditions reveal biological processes hidden by Earth’s gravity. Researchers now study tumour growth, tissue repair, immune…
The Independent UK · May 20 Depression treatment breakthrough as arthritis drug could ‘help millions’ Study finds promising results for treatment of depression in people who haven’t responded to standard antidepressants
The Independent UK · May 12 Blood test breakthrough could detect heart and kidney disease earlier than ever This discovery paves the way for a simple blood test that could allow doctors to detect blood vessel damage
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboard
The Independent UK · Apr 22 UK to pay France extra cash to stop small boat crossings – but only if it works Some of UK funding for French police will be conditional on success in stopping Channel crossings
LiveScience · Apr 18 Did King Arthur really exist? The stories about King Arthur are almost certainly false or greatly exaggerated, but did the man himself exist?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 David Evans obituary Other lives: Applied mathematician known for his pioneering work on wave power
Bored Panda · Feb 27 50 Totally Insane Conspiracies People Actually Believe And Can’t Stop Talking About Earlier, conspiracy theories spread by word of mouth, TV, or tabloid magazines. Many of us grew up hearing tall tales about UFOs and aliens on Earth, rumors about Bigfoot, and debates over whether the moon landing was real. With the internet, there’s just no stopping these theories. While aliens remain…