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.
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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.
Tireless bat conservationist celebrated in King’s New Years Honours
A University of Bristol alumnus and honorary research fellow has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of services to bat conservation spanning more than six decades.
Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection
Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally - according to new estimates. At least 1 person each second – 42 million people annually - is estimated to acquire a new genital herpes infection.
University leaders speak at World Academic Summit
The University of Bristol’s Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) recently joined over 500 university leaders at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Manchester.
Paralympic dreams: University of Bristol athletes set to shine in Paris
As the world turns its attention back to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games, three athletes with ties to the University of Bristol are preparing to showcase their talents in badminton, boccia and triathlon.
Child asthma deaths linked to air pollution, new report finds
Of the 54 children who died of asthma between 2019 and 2023, more than 90 per cent were exposed to air pollution levels above World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to a new report published today [12 December] by the University of Bristol’s National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) team. The report uses the NCMD’s unique data on all child deaths in England to examine deaths due to asthma or anaphylaxis between April 2019 and March 2023.
Smoking tobacco from childhood can cause premature heart damage
Two-thirds of children who started tobacco smoking at 10 years of age continued until their mid-twenties, significantly increasing their risk of early heart damage
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
Research led by the University of Bristol shedding new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in the Global South.
Pioneering research suggests nature of dark matter is more elusive than ever
New results from the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector narrow down its characteristics, edging closer to unravelling one of the biggest mysteries of the Universe.