The video highlights the devastating impact of earthquakes and the need for research and engineering techniques to minimize damage and save lives. The University of Bristol's new blade facility and the University of the West of England's...

Scientists at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol are at the forefront of nanotechnology research. At Bath, they are developing solid-state lighting technology using light emitting dials, which is estimated to provide...

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The first woman to graduate from a U.S. medical college, Elizabeth Blackwell broke through gender barriers to make history. Her remarkable story of courage and perseverance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Historian Linda Colley (Princeton) reminisces on the beginnings of her historical career.

Ultrasonic levitation, IN YOUR HOME! Learn how an acoustic levitator works and how to make one.

Dark Matter is one of the biggest mysteries of our universe. It makes up more than a quarter of our universe, but what is it? And how do we know it's there? Find out about dark matter in this video.

The smell of freshly cut grass is one of the best things about summer, but it also has a much darker side. In this episode, Dom looks at the science behind this smell and why we love it so much. You'll never smell your lawn the same...

A video clip perfect for use as a lesson starter exploring how immigration has changed the face of one neighbourhood in Bristol. Stapleton Road in Bristol has changed dramatically since the 1950s and is now home to a huge variety of...

Why was the bridge needed? What challenges occured at the start of its construction? Why was this bridge special to Brunel?

Astronauts abourd the ISS travel really fast...but how fast? And are they faster than an air rifle? In this epiosode, Dom does the maths and finds out.

Peter Hitchens argues for the motion, 'There's Not Much Great About Britain,' in this Intelligence Squared debate. Will Self, Peter Hitchens, Sayeeda Warsi a...[Part 3/5] Debate: Peter Hitchens argues 'Great' Britain is a fantasy

New research from the University of Bristol has found that atmospheric levels of hydrofluorocarbon gas, or HFC-23, have continued to rise despite China and India saying they had stopped emissions. <br/>

MOT 1952: ALLIED-OCCUPIED VIENNA: WS Hotel Bristol w/ people walking sidewalk FG, MS US Officer & woman checking in, LS Front desk. VS Manager Felix Primus w/ old guest book, signatures Teddy Roosevelt 1910, Edward VIII September 1936,...

Empress Matilda finally makes it back to England and soon begins gaining support in England, both from King Henry I's second wife and from nobles who were loyal to King Henry I. Meanwhile, Stephen's trusted advisor and younger brother,...

William Wilberforce explains how the slave triangle worked.

British aerospace manufacturer Vertical Aerospace has released designs for a zero-emissions flying taxi that could start commercial flights as early as 2024.