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The Smarter the Bird, the More Mental Stimulation It Needs in Captivity, a Study Has Found

Researchers have discovered that intelligent birds have unique welfare needs in captivity.

Allergies Including Asthma and Hay Fever Not Linked to Mental Health Traits

Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa,

Tobacco and Alcohol May Increase Likelihood of Using Illegal Drugs, New Study Shows

The use of legal drugs (tobacco and alcohol) may lead to the use of cannabis, a new study led by the University of Bristol and published in the journal Addiction has found.

Staying on Long-Term Antidepressants Reduces Risk of Relapse

When people stop taking antidepressants after a long period of use, just over half (56 per cent) experience a relapse within a year, compared to 39 per cent of those who stay on medication,

Photonic Chip Is Key to Nurturing Quantum Computers

A team of researchers from Bristol’s Quantum Engineering and Technology Labs (QETLabs) has shown how to protect qubits from errors using photons in a silicon chip.

Largest Trial of Antibiotic Amoxicillin for Treating Chest Infections in Children Finds Little Effect

The largest randomised placebo-controlled trial of the antibiotic amoxicillin for treating chest infections in children -

Pioneering Software Can Grow and Treat Virtual Tumours Using A.I.

Pioneering new research paves the way for A.I. developed nanomedicines that target cancer cells more efficiently.

Feeling a Spark: Flowers Release Their Perfume in Response to Electricity of a Bee's Touch

New research has found that the electrical charge created by visiting bumblebees stimulates some flowers to release more of their sweet-smelling scent.

Major Advance in Race For SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitor Drugs

A new advance towards the development of drugs specifically designed to inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme is reported in the Royal Society of Chemistry's leading journal, Chemical Science.

What is it Like to Set-up a New Lab During a Pandemic?

Professor Amanda Amodeo is one of eight newly independent cell biologists

Breakthroughs for the Hill Lab

Researchers focus on a type of cell degeneration that makes it difficult for aging or diseased brains to function well.

What Will Happen To Sediment Plumes Associated With Deep-Sea Mining?

Interest is growing in mining the ocean for valuable metals. A new study helps gauge the extent of the impact.

Whiskers Help Nectar-Eating Bats Hover Like Hummingbirds

Extra-long hairs provide enhanced spatial information for orientation and feeding.

To Engineers’ Surprise, Radiation Can Slow Corrosion Of Some Materials

In certain alloys, exposure to proton irradiation can extend the material’s lifetime, study finds.

Untangling the Evolution of Complex Life

Expansion of microRNAs in octopuses suggests a role in advanced brain development.

Investigating Materials For Safe, Secure Nuclear Power

A longstanding interest in radiation’s effects on metals has drawn Michael Short into new areas such as nuclear security and microreactors.

Reducing Industrial Carbon Emissions

A new study describes why, in the sector where emissions are hardest to cut, carbon capture could be the sharpest knife.

Harmful Bacteria Elude Predators When in Mixed Colonies

Harnessing natural killers to treat infections may fail when bacterial species blend.

The Environmental Toll Of Disposable Masks

A new study calculates the waste generated by N95 usage and suggests possible ways to reduce it.

New analysis highlights importance of groundwater discharge into oceans

A global assessment of the impact of groundwater on ocean chemistry is important for understanding the weathering of rocks and its effects on climate