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Just Add Water – Garden Ponds and Bird Baths Help Wildlife Thrive, Finds Study

Providing water sources in residential gardens helps wildlife thrive, according to new University of Bristol-led research.

GPs Have a Key Role to Diagnose Vulval Lichen Sclerosus

Primary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval symptoms and consider the diagnosis of vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS), research led by the University of Bristol suggests.

Gloss Is Less Effective Camouflage in Beetles Compared to Matte, According to Latest Study

When combined with iridescent colouration, a matt target surface appearance confers greater survival benefits in beetles than a glossy surface, scientists at the University of Bristol have found.

Wearable Monitor Detects Stress Hormone Levels Across a Full 24-Hour Day

Early warning signs of diseases caused by dysfunctional levels of stress hormones could be spotted more easily thanks to a new wearable device developed by endocrine researchers.

One In Ten NHS Healthcare Workers Experienced Suicidal Thoughts During Pandemic, Study Finds

Approximately one in ten NHS healthcare workers experienced suicidal thoughts during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a new University of Bristol-led study published in PLOS ONE today [21 June].

Modern Horses Have Lost Their Additional Toes, Scientists Confirm

The distant ancestors of modern horses had hooved toes instead of a single hoof, which vanished over time, according to researchers.

Scientists Discover Critical Factors That Determine the Survival of Airborne Viruses

Critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity have been uncovered by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Brain Receptor Patterns Separate Sensory and Cognitive Networks, New Study Finds

Receptor patterns define key organisational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered.

Machine-Learning Method Used for Self-Driving Cars Could Improve Lives of Type-1 Diabetes Patients

The same type of machine learning methods used to pilot self-driving cars and beat top chess players could help type-1 diabetes sufferers keep their blood glucose levels in a safe range.

Study Provides Insight into Miscarriages in Tsetse Flies

Tsetse are biting flies that transmit the parasites causing sleeping sickness in humans and Nagana in animals.

Skipping Evolution: Some Kangaroos Didn’t Hop, Scientists Explain

Extinct kangaroos used alternative methods to their famous hop according to comprehensive analysis from University of Bristol and the University of Uppsala scientists.

NHS Policies on Patient's Weight and Access to Hip Replacement Surgery Are Inappropriate, Study Finds

Weight and body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are inappropriate and worsening health inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine today [13 June] that analysed nearly 490,000 hip surgeries.

Which Came First: the Reptile or the Egg?

The earliest reptiles, birds and mammals may have borne live young, researchers from Nanjing University and University of Bristol have revealed.

Ancient Herbivore’s Diet Weakened Teeth Leading to Eventual Starvation, Study Suggests

A team of researchers from the University of Bristol have shed light on the life of the ancient reptile Rhynchosaur, which walked the earth between 250-225 million years ago, before being replaced by the dinosaurs.

Human Factors Affect Bees’ Communication, Researchers Find

Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees adding further stress to struggling colonies, according to new analysis.

Alcohol Dependency in Adolescence, but Not Consumption, Linked with Later Depression Risk

Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s, according to a new study led by University of Bristol and UCL researchers.

New Study Shows How Adaptations to Living in a Cold Climate Promoted Social Evolution

For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered evidence that a species’ long-term adaptation to living in an extremely cold climate has led to the evolution of social behaviours including extended care by mothers,

Majority of Consumers Care What Kind of Data They Share with Retailers and Service Providers, Finds New Study

Consumers value their personal data including the one collected by retail stores, service providers and loyalty schemes.

Strong Cultural Regions Slowed Britain’s Urbanisation, New Research Finds

Regional cultural boundaries in England and Wales put a brake on the rapid urbanisation which took hold across Britain in the 19th and early 20th century, research has revealed.

Most Effective Ways of Foraging Can Attract Predators, Scientists Find

Animals using the most efficient methods of searching for resources may well pay with their lives, scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered.