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Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory
24 April 2024
A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory. Results from the study are published in PLOS ONE today [24 April].
- New Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research at Bristol 25 April 2024 A new Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research (CAESAR) is to be set up at Bristol.
- 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.
- Bristol spin-out Dynamic Therapeutics wins prestigious Blavatnik Prize for U-RHYTHM technology 25 April 2024 Dynamic Therapeutics, a University of Bristol spin-out, has today [25 April] been awarded a prestigious Blavatnik Prize by QantX, a leading venture capital firm, for its pioneering U-RHYTHM technology. The award recognises the scientific advances and future potential of the UK's most innovative scientists and engineers.
- Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory 24 April 2024 A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory. Results from the study are published in PLOS ONE today [24 April].
- New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases 23 April 2024 Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Bristol.
- Super Mario hackers’ tricks could protect software from bugs, study finds 23 April 2024 Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest.
- A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components in fields such as aerospace could transform UK industry. 22 April 2024 A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components in fields such as aerospace could transform UK industry.
- Applications open for Kevin Elyot Award 2024 19 April 2024 Applications are now open for the Kevin Elyot Award 2024, created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer.
- University of Bristol to lead the way in making future digital infrastructures cyber secure 18 April 2024 A new University programme which will address the grand challenge of providing cyber security at societal scale has received £6.8 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
- Gigantic ichthyosaur discovery in the UK could be largest ever marine reptile 18 April 2024 The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset.
