Bristol

Why do British-Bangladeshi women join IS in Syria?

Islamic State (IS) has been successful in recruiting quite a few British-Bangladeshi women online, only to serve as sex slaves to the IS men. This report investigates the reasons behind these women running off to war stricken Syria to join the clan.

Open Bionics robotic hand for amputees wins Dyson Award

A prototype 3D-printed robotic hand that can be made faster and more cheaply than current alternatives is this year's UK winner of the James Dyson Award.

January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016

Why do British-Bangladeshi women join IS in Syria?

Islamic State (IS) has been successful in recruiting quite a few British-Bangladeshi women online, only to serve as sex slaves to the IS men. This report investigates the reasons behind these women running off to war stricken Syria to join the clan.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Open Bionics robotic hand for amputees wins Dyson Award

A prototype 3D-printed robotic hand that can be made faster and more cheaply than current alternatives is this year's UK winner of the James Dyson Award.