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Research
Association between early childhood symptoms of common ear, nose and throat problems and autism
ENT (ear, nose and throat) problems relating to the ears, hearing and upper respiratory system, were found to be more common in young children with a subsequent diagnosis of autism or who demonstrated high levels of autism traits, finds a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol and Aston University published today [24 April] in BMJ Open.
Why a short run is better than a long walk
Using the latest technology, researchers from Bristol and Bath are uncovering evidence of exactly how major a role activity plays in the battle to keep obesity at bay. In new report published in the BMJ, scientists have shown that it’s the type of exercise you do, rather than the amount, that’s most important.
Pioneering research sheds new light on the origins and composition of planet Mars
A new study has uncovered intriguing insights into the liquid core at the centre of Mars, furthering understanding of the planet’s formation and evolution.
App uses art to explore Bristol sites connected to the history of transatlantic enslavement
A new augmented reality mobile phone app will take users on an alternative tour of Bristol, using narration, art, dance, music, spoken word and interactive elements to explore sites and landmarks in the city which have connections to the histories and legacies of transatlantic enslavement.
‘Veggie’ dinosaurs differed in how they ate their food
Although most early dinosaurs were vegetarian, there were a surprising number of differences in the way that these animals tackled eating a plant-based diet, according to a new study by scientists from the Natural History Museum and the Universities of Bristol and Birmingham.
Researchers discover significant deep-sea coral reefs in Galápagos expedition
Scientists from the University of Bristol are part of an expedition which has made a ground-breaking discovery of extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR).
Pioneering analysis projects extreme rainfall in UK may be more common and erratic over next century as impact of climate change intensifies
A new set of 100-year climate projections has been created to assess the likelihood of heavy rain downpours in the UK, which can cause flash flooding, over the coming years and decades.
New gut calming innovation to bring relief to IBS sufferers
The discovery of a strain of bacteria shown to reduce inflammation in the intestine caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could bring relief to millions of sufferers after being turned into an innovative natural food supplement by University of Bristol biotech spin-out Ferryx.
Majority of consumers care what kind of data they share with retailers and service providers, finds new study
Consumers value their personal data including the one collected by retail stores, service providers and loyalty schemes. The University of Bristol-led research, published in PLOS ONE, found 96% of people would protect their personal data from being shared by retailers and online services for commercial gain if they had a choice.