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Computer-simulated moon dust may help lunar robots pass a major hurdle

Scientists have developed a new computer model that simulates how moon dust behaves in lunar gravity. They hope it will keep future moon exploration robots safe.

Space

Sir Anthony Epstein obituary

British pathologist who helped to uncover the first evidence that cancer in humans could be caused by a virus

The Guardian - UK

Researchers explain why blueberries are blue

Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that blueberries' blue hue is caused by tiny exterior structures in their wax coating. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UK tribunal says academic discriminated against due to anti-Zionist beliefs

David Miller hails decision after tribunal rules he was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed by University of Bristol.

Al Jazeera

UK professor suffered discrimination due to anti-Zionist beliefs, tribunal rules

University of Bristol academic who was sacked after being accused of antisemitic comments wins ‘landmark’ decision

The Guardian - UK

200-Million-Year-Old Flying Reptile Discovered In Somerset

University student uncovers ancient gliding winged reptiles in Mendip Hills

Zenger

'Terror beast' fossils unearthed in Greenland are more than half a billion years old

Enormous for its time period, this newly discovered marine worm likely ruled the seas at the top of the food chain.

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Scientists discover new group of ancient predators dubbed ‘terror beast’ worms

The animals dominated the oceans more than 500 million years ago and may have been close to the top of the food chain.

The Independent UK

Iceland volcano eruption: will it spark a flight crisis and how long will it last?

As a 2.5-mile fissure opens up in the Earth’s crust spewing jets of lava, we look at the local and international implications

The Guardian - UK

Police investigate professor’s call to ‘blow up’ Jewish Labour meeting

Academic apologises as universities strip her of emeritus and honorary status

The Independent UK

Bristol University to keep building names linked to slave traders but Colston emblem removed from logo

The University of Bristol will, however, remove a dolphin emblem of slave trader Edward Colston from its logo

The Independent UK

Bristol University to remove slave trader Edward Colston’s emblem from logo

An open letter from the vice-chancellor apologises to people who have experienced racism at the university.

The Independent UK

Student with narcolepsy to run 70km for charity

The group of friends, who all study at the University of Bristol, are running from Bristol to Cardiff in aid of charities Mind and Narcolepsy UK.

The Independent UK

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods To Mouth And Throat Cancers

Consuming ready meals, cookies, soft drinks, and chips increases risk, says University of Bristol research

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The Conversation

Professor Sir Eric Thomas played a critical role in establishing The Conversation in the UK

It was with great sadness that staff, trustees and others across The Conversation community learned of the recent death of one of our UK patrons, Professor Sir Eric Thomas.

The Guardian - UK

Jackie West obituary

Other Lives: Second-wave feminist whose work focused on women’s sexuality, sex workers’ rights and grassroots activism supporting reproductive health

Zenger

Wildcats And Domestic Cats Mated For The First Time 50 Years Ago

Both types of cats have been exposed to each other for 2,000 years.

The Guardian - UK

Women losing out as couples try to divorce ‘on the cheap’

Financial security of women in England and Wales put at risk by failure to seek professional advice

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What to expect from key speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?

As Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah speaks publicly this Friday for the first time since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, much of the world's attention will be on whether he declares that his militant group will officially enter the conflict. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has been…

The Guardian - UK

Bereaved parents say review into student suicides in England is ‘slap in the face’

Parents say government’s planned review has too short a timeframe and will not be sufficiently rigorous

The Independent UK

Academic ‘more inclined’ towards sacked professor’s views on Zionism – tribunal

Professor David Miller was sacked by the University of Bristol in October 2021 after making comments about Israel which some deemed to be antisemitic.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish professor's career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

A university academic’s career lay in tatters after he was sacked over comments he made about Israel, an employment tribunal has heard.

The Independent UK

Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

Professor David Miller is taking the University of Bristol to an employment tribunal after he was sacked over comments he made criticising Israel.

The Conversation

Most secondary schools don't have to teach the national curriculum. It should be revised and restored – or discarded

Each year, when new PGCE students arrive at the University of Bristol to start their journey towards becoming English teachers, I ask them to study the national curriculum. This is the statutory document prescribing what children aged from five to 16 are taught at school.

The Independent UK

Under-fire academic says university failed to defend him from ‘attacks’

Professor David Miller claimed ‘Zionist organisations’ targeted UK universities through a ‘censorship campaign’.

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