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Study Shows Children’s Inactivity Remains an Issue in Wake of Pandemic

New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels – but children are still more sedentary during the week.

Research Reveals Countries Where Record-Breaking Heatwaves Are Likely to Cause Most Harm

A new study has highlighted under-prepared regions across the world most at risk of the devastating effects of scorching temperatures.

Pet Rabbits Need Freedom to Exercise, Study Finds

Pet rabbits have higher levels of the stress hormone - corticosterone - and show activity rebound when kept in small hutches with restricted exercise, new research led by the University of Bristol Vet School has found.

Gene in the Brain Can Put Brakes on Anxiety, Discover Scientists

A gene in the brain driving anxiety symptoms has been identified by an international team of scientists.

Mysterious Underwater Acoustic World of British Ponds Revealed in New Study

The previously hidden and diverse underwater acoustic world in British ponds has been revealed by a team of researchers at the University of Bristol.

Association Between Early Childhood Symptoms of Common Ear, Nose and Throat Problems and Autism

ENT (ear, nose and throat) problems relating to the ears, hearing and upper respiratory system, were found to be more common in young children with a subsequent diagnosis of autism or who demonstrated high levels of autism traits, finds a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol and Aston University published today [24 April] in BMJ Open.

Pioneering Research Sheds New Light on the Origins and Composition of Planet Mars

A new study has uncovered intriguing insights into the liquid core at the centre of Mars, furthering understanding of the planet’s formation and evolution.

Swimming Secrets of Prehistoric Reptiles Unlocked by New Study

The diverse swimming techniques of the ancient reptiles that ruled the Mesozoic seas have been revealed for the first time by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Long-Term Use of Steroids Could Impair Memory, Study Finds

Memory impairment associated with steroid use has been identified in a new study.

Researchers Find New Pathway to Prevent Kidney Failure for Thousands

Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a breakthrough that could prevent certain kidney patients progressing towards renal failure.

New Quantum Sensing Method Holds Promise for Improving Greenhouse Gas Detection

An innovative technique to detect and characterise molecules with greater precision has been proposed, paving the way for significant advances in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and industrial processes.

Research Finds Global Emissions of Several Banned Ozone-Destroying Chemicals Are Increasing

New analysis has found increasing emissions of several ozone-depleting chemicals despite their production being banned for most uses under the Montreal Protocol – and a loophole in the rules is likely responsible.

Research Calls for More Consumer Protection to Combat Double Danger of Gambling with Cryptocurrencies

A new study has highlighted how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms – and online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers pose even greater risks.

HIV And Hepatitis C Virus Monitoring Needs to Increase to Achieve Global Elimination Goals

Countries must intensify efforts to track HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) incidence among people who inject drugs, and to prioritise this group in prevention and elimination work, according to new University of Bristol-led research, published online in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Earth’s First Plants Likely to Have Been Branched, Study Finds

A new discovery by scientists at the University of Bristol changes ideas about the origin of branching in plants.

Providing Free School Meals to All Secondary Pupils Is Feasible and Acceptable, Finds Study

Providing free school meals to all secondary pupils is feasible and acceptable, and brings many potential benefits, finds a new University of Bristol-led study of a pilot scheme in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, published today [22 March].

Genetic Causes of Three Previously Unexplained Rare Diseases Identified

Using a new computational approach developed to analyse large genetic datasets from rare disease cohorts, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and colleagues including the University of Bristol, have discovered previously unknown genetic causes of three rare conditions:

New Research Shows Recovering Tropical Forests Offset Just One Quarter of Carbon Emissions from New Tropical Deforestation and Forest Degradation

A pioneering global study has found deforestation and forests lost or damaged due to human and environmental change, such as fire and logging, are fast outstripping current rates of forest regrowth.

Extinction Vulnerability During Ancient Biodiversity Crises Is Unpredictable

Evidence from past extinctions cannot be used as a definitive way of predicting future biodiversity loss, scientists have found by using AI.

Landmark Quantum Breakthrough Paves Way for World-First Experimental Wormhole to Help Unravel Deepest Mysteries of Universe

One of the first practical applications of the much-hyped but little-used quantum computing technology is now within reach, thanks to a unique approach that sidesteps the major problem of scaling up such prototypes.