University of Bristol
Non-toxic water-repellent breakthrough to replace synthetic chemicals
The unique ‘bulky’ attribute of fluorine can actually be replicated in a different, non-toxic form.
UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network
Including the UK’s first long-distance quantum-secured video call.
AlcoWatch: Smartwatches pave the way for alcohol monitoring
Smartwatches Revolutionize Alcohol Consumption Tracking
Mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction
Many mammals were already shifting toward a more ground-based lifestyle.
Emus, Rheas, and Ostriches show technical innovation in problem-solving
Big birds like emus are technical innovators
How Ancient Amphibians Survived Earth’s Deadliest Mass Extinction
Amphibians bounce-back from Earth’s greatest mass extinction.
One third of Scottish households have no savings
This proportion was much higher than the rest of the UK.
A Breathless future: Supercomputer predicts when Earth will lose oxygen
Extreme heat likely to wipe out humans and mammals in the distant future.
Life-like 3D synthetic materials move by themselves like worms
Bristol scientists herald active matter breakthrough with creation of three-dimensional ‘synthetic worms’.
Moderate-to-vigorous childhood exercise may delay the start of smoking
The present study is the largest and the longest follow-up of accelerometer-based MVPA and smoking behaviour.
Firstborn child most likely to experience adversity during first 3 years
Adverse childhood experiences in firstborns associated with poor mental health of siblings.
Smartwatches could help people give up smoking
The technology has the potential to help over two thirds of trial participants quit the habit.
Climate warming impacts freshwater fish species
Freshwater fish populations that dwell nearer the poles.
Scientists urge to resist reliance on “bathtub modeling” of flood risk
Researchers recommend analysis of complex factors.
Dogs can smell bladder cancer in other dogs
This could be an effective new way to diagnose the disease in dogs.
New carbon-14 battery has lifespan of thousands of years
This new type of battery has the potential to power devices for thousands of years
Dividing property and finances on divorce: what happens in cases involving domestic abuse?
Divorced survivors of domestic abuse are more financially vulnerable
Researchers reconfirm fossil as the world’s oldest modern lizard
A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed.
Some sea life could face extinction over the next century
Pioneering research shows sea life will struggle to survive future global warming.
Butterfly brains show tweaks needed for cognitive innovation.
They demonstrate a remarkable ability to learn and remember spatial information about their food sources.
Study reveals a key molecular step required for the division of damaged mitochondria
The research team has identified a key protein in mitochondrial division.
Low-cost drug may prevent cerebral palsy in premature infants
Giving pregnant women at risk of premature birth a simple magnesium sulfate drip can prevent their babies from developing cerebral palsy.
A new blood group system discovered by researchers in UK
The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50- year-old mystery.
A new approach for brain tumor patients
Access to genomic testing for brain tumor patients is unfair, with fewer than 5% of eligible adults receiving specific tests.
A sensory pen can transform Braille into English text
A pen that can read Braille could improve literacy amongst the visually impaired.
Kestrels could unlock the secrets to safer flight
Making drones safer and more stable in turbulent conditions.
Addiction and misuse of painkillers among chronic pain patients
Review of problematic opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain patients.
How pterosaurs managed to take flight despite far larger sizes
Giant prehistoric flying reptiles took off using a similar method to bats.