International
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Great Britain lags behind Europe on restricting gambling marketing, new research shows
11 November 2024
A new study, by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, adds to mounting evidence showing gambling marketing needs much stricter national regulation.
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Secrets of 250 million-year-old 鈥楨lgin Marvel鈥� fossil unlocked for first time
18 June 2024
Details of an ancient cousin of modern-day mammals have been revealed by modern imaging technology.
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Hidden genetic treasure: wheat discovery could sustainably feed global population
17 June 2024
A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties.
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Research shows reducing future global flooding hinges on cutting greenhouse gas emissions
21 August 2024
Pioneering research forecasts worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions.
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Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection
16 December 2024
Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections 鈥� more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally - according to new estimates. At least 1 person each second 鈥� 42 million people annually - is estimated to acquire a new genital herpes infection.
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Milk restriction affects calves鈥� ability to learn
24 January 2023
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.
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Smoking tobacco from childhood can cause premature heart damage
11 December 2024
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
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University leaders speak at World Academic Summit
31 October 2024
The University of Bristol鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) recently joined over 500 university leaders at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Manchester.
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Pioneering research sheds light on how babies and young children understand the art of pretence
15 August 2024
Babies recognise pretence and around half of children can pretend themselves by 12 months, new research has found.
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Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming
11 June 2024
A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth鈥檚 ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production.
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