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Welcome to the first issue of Discover More. By covering as broad a field of subjects as possible, our aim is to provide an insight into some of the exciting activities happening at Bristol – we hope there will be something of interest in each issue for all our readers. We’ve been fortunate to have had a lot of input from sixth form pupils in the creation of this magazine, and I would like to thank them for their insight, ideas and energy. If you have any suggestions
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that could help with the on-going development of the magazine, please email
discovermore@bristol.ac.uk. We are also very excited to be able to include elements of augmented reality in the magazine – more about this above – and Discover More is also available as a free downloadable app; simply search for ‘Discover More magazine’ in the app store. We hope you enjoy this first issue.
David Alder, FCIPR Director of Communications
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Augmented ReALItY
Using a smartphone or tablet in conjunction with elements of this magazine will take you to what can only be described as another level. To begin with, you’ll need to download the free ‘Discover More AR’ app in the app store. Then keep a look out for the Discover More augmented reality logo (above) and simply ‘hover’ the camera on your device above that page. We haven’t made it too obvious which image is linked to AR, but once you’ve found your target, you can interact with the magazine in a way that could well become the norm in the future. Just remember where you saw it first! We’d really like your feedback on this augmented reality feature – was it interesting and/or fun? Please send your comments to
discovermore@bristol.ac.uk. In addition to this groundbreaking feature, on the back page you’ll find one of the UK’s first
uses of a Quick Response (QR) code embedded within another image – anyone spot a Bristol landmark? Simply download a free QR app to begin.
contents 6 social sciences & law
Human rights after the Arab Spring 5 Women in Parliament
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medicine & dentistry Hormones and drug research
science Predicting volcanic activity
Non-stick chewing gum Newly discovered galaxies Bristol’s molecular builders
University of Bristol Communications Division Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol BS8 1TH, UK Tel +44 (0)117 928 9000 Web
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Editor David Alder, Director of Communications
Discover More is produced in association with Immediate Media Branded Content, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN. Tel +44 (0)117 927 9009 Web
www.immediatecontent.co.uk
Group Art Editor Will Slater Account Manager Alison Crocker Director of Branded Content Julie Williams Group Publishing Director Alfie Lewis With thanks to Tom Burnett (editorial), Sarah Kennett (picture research) and St Mary Redcliffe & Temple School and the Merchants’ Academy.
Cover illustration Brett Ryder
Unless otherwise indicated, copyright in this publication belongs to the University of Bristol. Views expressed in Discover More do not necessarily reflect those of the University. The Editor reserves the right to edit contributions received. While care is taken to ensure accuracy of information, this cannot be guaranteed. Printed in the UK by William Gibbons.
engineering Self-healing materials
Spooking Einstein Can you predict a hit song?
medical & Veterinary Using bee sting toxins in science
Working to eradicate meningitis Measuring animal welfare
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arts Leading men in Italian cinema
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The 20th-century dictators The arts during recession What is philosophy?
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Bristol’s sleep laboratory Is smoking in films cool? Tomorrow’s dentists
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Photos: Getty, Thinkstock, iStock, Will Slater
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