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New result from the LHCb experiment challenges leading theory in physics 23 March 2021 Bristol physicists are part of a team that has announced 鈥榯antalising鈥� results that potentially cannot be explained by our current laws of nature.

Considerable gap in evidence around whether portable air filters reduce the incidence of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections 29 April 2021 There is an important absence of evidence regarding the effectiveness of a potentially cost-efficient intervention to prevent indoor transmission of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, warns a study by researchers at the University of Bristol.

The exploration of Lake Ellsworth: an Antarctic subglacial lake 20 December 2004 In 1994 scientists met to discuss the exploration of lakes beneath the ice sheets on Antarctica. Ten years later a consortium of UK scientists met 吃瓜网 University to plan the very first expedition. Professor Martin Siegert of the Bristol Glaciology Centre, School of Geographical Sciences, was there.

Project launched to reduce HIV infections and stigma in Bristol's African and Caribbean communities 11 January 2021 A major new project is inviting people to its virtual launch event, to find out more about how it will be working with people of African and Caribbean heritage to tackle HIV infections and stigma in these communities in Bristol and the surrounding area.

People smoke more when smoking from larger size cigarette packets 3 November 2022 People smoke more when smoking cigarettes from larger size packs, according to new research published in the journal Addiction today [3 November].

Is there a link between telomere length and cancer? 23 March 2017 Telomeres are regions of repetitive DNA at the end of human chromosomes, which protect the end of the chromosome from damage. Whilst shorter telomeres are hypothesized biological markers of older age and have been linked to many diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases, whether these associations are causal is unknown.

New research shows the importance of consuming enough vitamin B12 in pregnancy 11 January 2021 A new study published in Nutrition Research has found that children born to a mother with low intake of Vitamin B12 during pregnancy were at increased risk of adverse development specific to certain speech and mathematical abilities.

Veterinary professionals need to change how they connect with their clients 5 April 2017 When advising on animal health and welfare, veterinarians often struggle to engage with the motivational needs of their clients. New research has shown a change is needed in how veterinarians communicate with and advise animal owners, to promote engagement with their advice and protect the animals in their care.

Research finds NHS鈥� use of management consultants is a harmful habit 16 February 2021 The use of paid management consultants in the NHS has become habitual despite its negative impact on efficiency, according to new research.

Bristol graduates head to China鈥檚 Silicon Valley to revolutionise 3D printing 5 April 2017 A team of four University of Bristol graduates will take 3D printing to a new level having gained backing from one of the world鈥檚 leading hardware accelerators, Hax, in Shenzhen, China.