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Rainforest researchers find tropical butterflies that look alike, see alike
17 July 2025
Butterflies that independently evolved the same wing patterns have also evolved similar eyes and brains which are fine-tuned for vision in the shifting light of tropical rainforests, according to new research led by the University of Bristol published in PNAS this week.
- Rainforest researchers find tropical butterflies that look alike, see alike 17 July 2025 Butterflies that independently evolved the same wing patterns have also evolved similar eyes and brains which are fine-tuned for vision in the shifting light of tropical rainforests, according to new research led by the University of Bristol published in PNAS this week.
- Student overcomes severe spinal injury to graduate 16 July 2025 A student who suffered a serious spinal cord injury, leaving him with chronic pain that threatened not just his career but his daily life and passion for sports, has graduated from the University of Bristol with a first-class master’s degree in Biological Sciences.
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- Scientists repurpose gene editing tool to help uncover hidden microbial diversity 24 April 2025 Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments.
- World of art and nature on show at the Botanic Garden 15 April 2025 Art and nature will be on display this weekend at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden annual Easter Sculpture and Arts Festival. The event will also celebrate 20 years of the garden being at The Holmes in Stoke Bishop.
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