Robot fish makes splash with motion breakthrough
A coil-powered robot fish designed by scientists at the University of Bristol could make underwater exploration more accessible.
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Milk restriction affects calves’ ability to learn
New research has shown calves' ability to focus and learn are seriously affected when their milk allowance is suddenly reduced and that they could experience negative feelings of hunger. The study is published in Royal Society Biology Letters.
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. The research, funded by the RSPCA, highlights the importance that pairs of pet rabbits should have the freedom to exercise outside their home enclosure even when they are kept in hutches larger than the traditional size.
IRIS+ programme extends the health care response to domestic abuse
Expanding the IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) domestic abuse programme to include men and children and young people is both feasible and potentially cost-effective, University of Bristol researchers have 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. Critically, modification of the gene is shown to reduce anxiety levels, offering an exciting novel drug target for anxiety disorders. The discovery, led by researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Exeter, is published online today [25 April] in Nature Communications.
Eating disorders aren’t a niche issue – Bristol BRC researcher speaks to BBC Radio 4
Bristol BRC researcher Dr Helen Bould is working with the Born in Bradford (BiB) cohort study to gain a better understanding of eating disorders among adolescents. She’s found that almost a quarter of pupils surveyed at three schools in Bradford are experiencing issues with eating and body image.
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.
Research reveals alarming extent of gambling-related messages during live ice hockey and basketball coverage
A new study has exposed for the first time the vast proliferation of gambling marketing during live TV screenings and social media promotion of National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) games in Canada.
Identifying and managing people with an at-risk mental state for psychosis
Clinical guidelines about providing early support to patients with an at-risk mental state for psychosis might not be being met, suggests research published in Early Intervention in Psychiatry.
Children with persistent speech disorder are more likely to have problems making friends, research finds
Children with persistent speech disorder have greater difficulty than their peers in making friends and maintaining relationships, according to new research.