A trick of the light may help diseased plants attract greenfly
The leaves of virus-infected plants reflect light differently to attract the attention of disease-spreading greenfly, new research suggests.
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Smartwatch technology helps people quit smoking, new study finds
Whether people decide to make New Year resolutions or not, they might want to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2025. According to a new University of Bristol-led study smartwatches could help people give up smoking. The researchers tested a smartwatch fitted with a custom app which used the smartwatch's in-built motion sensors to detect typical smoking movements. The results, published in JMIR Formative Research, showed the technology has the potential to help over two thirds of trial participants quit the habit.
GPs and pharmacists need to develop trusting relationships, study finds
GPs and pharmacists work best together when they understand and value one another's expertise, according to a new study by researchers at the Centre for Academic Primary Care at the University of Bristol.
In the quantum realm, not even time flows as you might expect
New study shows the boundary between time moving forward and backward may blur in quantum mechanics.
Impact of children's loneliness today could manifest in depression for years to come
Children and adolescents are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long after current lockdown and social isolation ends and clinical services need to be prepared for a future spike in demand, according to the authors of a new rapid review into the long-term mental health effects of lockdown.
School affects girls' chances of being diagnosed with an eating disorder
The school a girl attends can affect her chance of being diagnosed with an eating disorder, according to research carried out by a joint UK-Swedish team, and published today in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
Researchers uncover factors associated with hospital deaths in the oldest old
Despite the rates of hospital deaths in England declining, nearly two-thirds of people aged 85 and over, and more than half of people aged 95 and over still die in hospital, new research has found.
Significant new study shows importance of help for childhood sexual abuse victims
While the sexual abuse of children is currently an issue at the forefront of public life, concern has focused on the protection of children and the identification of perpetrators. However, a new study by the Universities of Bristol and Durham for the NSPCC, hopes to refocus attention on what can be done to help the victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Bristol and Lund set a new world record in 5G wireless spectrum efficiency
New research by engineers from the Universities of Bristol and Lund, working alongside National Instruments (NI), has demonstrated how a massive antenna system can offer a 12-fold increase in spectrum efficiency compared with current 4G cellular technology.
Children of the 90s calls on participants to help fight coronavirus
A new questionnaire from the Children of the 90s health study, and funded by Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, looking into COVID-19 launches today [9 April].