Research reveals why next-generation engine noise grinds our gears
A breakthrough study has revealed why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying — and how to fix it.
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Bristol academics scoop three Wellcome Trust Investigator Awards
Three academics in the Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences have received prestigious Investigator Awards from the Wellcome Trust.
Industrial Revolution leaves east ends of major cities poorer than the west
The east sides of major UK cities such as London and Manchester have historically been the poorest due to industrial pollution. This has resulted in unequal distribution of social classes across cities that is still evident today.
Gene variant that dramatically reduces ‘bad’ lipids
Research using data collected from around 4,000 healthy people in the UK has enabled scientists to identify a rare genetic variant that dramatically reduces levels of certain types of lipids in the blood.
Handy octopus robot can adapt to its surroundings
Scientists inspired by the octopus’s nervous system have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by sensing its environment.
Young people turn school uniform into compelling anti-knife crime art for Knife Crime Awareness Week
More than 100 school shirts emblazoned with compelling messages capturing children and young people’s feelings about knife crime are set to be publicly exhibited to mark the start of national Knife Crime Awareness Week.
How learning to talk is in the genes
Researchers have found evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of language during infancy.
Bristol academics’ input into major report on honour-based violence
Researchers from the University of Bristol have contributed to a national report on police forces’ understanding of honour-based violence (HBV), forced marriage (FM) and female genital mutilation (FGM).
Bristol part of largest global study on impact of COVID-19 across 129 countries
The COH-FIT project is currently the largest survey worldwide on the health impact of COVID-19 and is endorsed by the World Psychiatric Association. The study aims to identify risk and protective factors for physical and mental health problems and to guide strategies for remedying these problems. The COH-FIT project involves 200 researchers from 35 countries, including Bristol, aims to help scientists understand how different countries have been affected by the pandemic.
Criteria for funding and promotion leads to bad science
Scientists are trained to carefully assess theories by designing good experiments and building on existing knowledge. But there is growing concern that too many research findings may be wrong.