Decline in shorebirds linked to climate change, experts warn
Research from the Milner Centre for Evolution has found that nest predation of shorebirds in the Arctic has trebled over the last 70 years
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Chemistry research group wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry clinch £10,000 prize for developing an intelligent wound dressing which changes colour when a wound is infected
Galactic fountains powered by supermassive black holes
A billion light years from Earth a supermassive black hole powers a galactic "fountain", drawing in cold molecular gas and spraying it out in an ongoing cycle.
Could climate change trigger the return of eradicated mosquito-related disease?
Milner Centre for Evolution scientists discover rising levels of CO2 due to climate change could result in the resurgence of dangerous mosquito-borne diseases.
Longer lasting batteries possible after new insights
Research by Professor Saiful Islam with collaborators at Stanford and MIT that could lead to longer lasting batteries has been published in Nature Materials.
Bacterial imaging probe is safe for patient use, study finds
Imaging technology that detects deadly pneumonia infections in under 60 seconds is safe and practical for clinical use, a study has found.
Normal function of ALS and dementia-linked gene determined for the first time
The normal function of a gene associated with the brain diseases amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has been determined.
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Engaging the public: Annaleise Depper
Chemistry PhD researcher Annaleise Depper talks about how and why she engages the public as part of the VC Awards for Public Engagement with Research 2018.
Engaging the public: Ventsislav Valev
Dr Ventsislav Valev from the Department of Physics was awarded the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement with Research.
Research Spotlight: Exploring Astrophysics
This two minute video explains what Astrophysics research is done at Bath.
Developing biodegradable microbeads to cut microplastics ocean pollution
Scientists from our Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies explain how they developed biodegradable cellulose microbeads from a sustainable source.
Facilities
We have a range of facilities providing analytical equipment and expertise to researchers and industry.
Chemical Characterisation and Analysis Facility
Cutting-edge analytical equipment supported by in-house expertise, providing chemical characterisation services
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
A suite of cleanrooms equipped for the study of electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials.
Microscopy and Analysis Suite
Wide-range of microscopy and spectroscopy equipment, providing training and expertise for imaging and analysis.
Milner Genomics Centre
The Milner Genomics Centre provides genome sequencing and analysis for evolution research.
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