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The smarter the bird, the more mental stimulation it needs in captivity, a study has found 6 October 2021 Researchers have discovered that intelligent birds have unique welfare needs in captivity.

Smart Internet Lab will deliver Quantum Data Centre of the Future 26 November 2021 The University of Bristol鈥檚 pioneering Smart Internet Lab will work with industry partners to develop the first blueprint for a quantum data centre, as part of UKRI鈥檚拢170 million Commercialising Quantum Technologies Challenge.

Blue-green algae key to unlocking secrets of ancient past 17 August 2021 Oxygen-producing bacteria emerged a thousand millions years before the great oxygenation event approximately 2400 million years ago, scientists have found.

Student-led diabetes management start-up wins top prize in the New Enterprise Competition 12 December 2016 A virtual assistant and diabetes management solution has won the University of Bristol鈥檚 answer to Dragons鈥� Den and a share of over 拢40,000 of prize money.

New research could hold the key to tackling global crisis of malnutrition 15 December 2021 UK and China embark on ambitious research to simultaneously prevent obesity and under-nutrition.

1 in 50 16-year-olds affected by chronic fatigue syndrome 25 January 2016 In what is believed to be the biggest study of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) 鈥� also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) 鈥� in children to date, researchers at the University of Bristol have found that almost two per cent of 16-year-olds have CFS lasting more than six months, and nearly three per cent have CFS lasting more than three months (the UK definition). Those with CFS missed, on average, more than half a day of school every week.

In the quantum realm, not even time flows as you might expect 26 November 2021 New study shows the boundary between time moving forward and backward may blur in quantum mechanics.

Allergies including asthma and hay fever not linked to mental health traits 6 October 2021 Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study published today (6 October) in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy.

New digital art experience exploring Bristol鈥檚 legacy of enslavement seeks participants 5 October 2021 An art project exploring sites in Bristol connected to the legacy of enslavement and countered with creative dance inspired by the culture and history of dance of the African diaspora is looking for people to take part.

Are rocket scientists and brain surgeons really smarter than everyone else? 14 December 2021 Rocket scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population, suggests a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.