International
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Patients with mental health conditions denied access to 'best available' stop smoking treatments
10 July 2019
A new study from researchers at the universities of Bristol and Bath suggests that doctors should rethink which drugs they prescribe to help smokers with mental health conditions kick the habit.
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Human flight made reality, the sky鈥檚 no limit for Bristol Engineering students
15 August 2019
Developing jet-powered human flight suits may sound like science fiction, but Bristol鈥檚 Aerospace Engineering students are helping to make it reality, thanks to a collaboration between world-leading human flight suit manufacturer, Gravity Industries and the University of Bristol.
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Protecting wireless networks from cyber-attacks receives 拢6.1 million funding boost
17 October 2019
Cyber security and wireless experts from academia and industry will join forces to tackle the growing threat posed to wireless networks by cyber-attacks, thanks to a 拢6.1 million funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and industry.
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Global research projects co-designed with experts in East Africa awarded UKRI funding
17 October 2019
From helping schools improve earthquake mitigation plans, to enabling farmers to detect fish stocks and seasonal droughts, researchers are collaborating with regional partners in a bid to deliver strategic responses to prescient challenges.
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Marine heatwave proves devastating to Shark Bay and dolphins, study finds
1 April 2019
Dolphin survival and reproductive rates suffered a significant decline following a 2011 marine heatwave affecting around 1,000km of Western Australia鈥檚 coastline. The findings, published in Current Biology and representing an international collaboration of researchers and universities, including Zurich and Bristol, have important implications for marine conservation and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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NHS launches digital tool to protect children's health
1 April 2019
A world-leading system which will provide a "major boost" to children's health and safety was launched today [Monday 1 April].
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Managing the risk of aggressive dog behaviour
17 June 2019
Aggressive behaviour in pet dogs is a serious problem for dog owners across the world, with bite injuries representing a serious risk to both people and other dogs. New research by the University of Bristol has explored the factors that in铿倁ence how owners manage aggressive behaviour in their dogs. The study found that clinical animal behaviourists should focus on helping dog owners to feel confident in the effectiveness of the behaviour modification techniques that they recommend and, in their ability, to actually use them successfully.
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New research offers insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis
30 April 2019
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made new progress in understanding how cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs), the proteins that detect the active components of marijuana, are controlled in the brain.
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Bristol grad and online entrepreneur hopes engineering medal will inspire young women
24 July 2019
A Computer Science graduate, whose visual search technology has revolutionised online fashion retailing, hopes winning the Royal Academy of Engineering鈥檚 prestigious Silver Medal will inspire other young women.
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Plant virology and vector-transmitted disease experts join forces to help African farmers
24 July 2019
Farmers in African countries who face failing harvests due to insect vector plant diseases are being helped through a new training programme set up by leading experts in plant virology and vector-transmitted diseases. The CONNECTED network, led by an international consortium of universities including Bristol, is aiming to transform Sub-Saharan African agriculture through providing specialist training to crop researchers.
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