Researchers from the University of Bristol and China studied trackways formed on an ancient seabed to determine how nothosaurs, marine reptiles that lived during the age of dinosaurs, propelled themselves through water. The evidence suggests that these creatures moved over the seafloor by rowing their forelimbs in unison.
The University of Bristol is set to showcase its innovative millimeter wave communication technology at the Small Cells World Summit in London. The team has developed a system that can transmit data approximately 50 times faster than Wi-Fi, and has successfully demonstrated beamforming and mobile tracking capabilities.
Researchers found that bumblebees can differentiate between rewarding and aversive artificial flowers based on their polarization patterns. The bees' ability to recognize these patterns helps them identify suitable flowers for obtaining a food reward.
Researchers found that standard checklist approaches to studying menopause symptoms neglect non-Western women's understanding of their own experience. Dr Mwenza T. Blell's study highlights the importance of adopting alternative approaches to capture varied beliefs and understandings of menopause.
Older adults who engage in at least 25 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise daily require fewer prescriptions and experience lower rates of emergency hospital admissions. This study highlights the importance of exercise programs for maintaining physical function and preventing chronic diseases.
Scientists have observed the process by which CRISPR enzymes bind and alter DNA structure, paving the way for correcting genetic diseases in humans. The study provides a vital piece of the puzzle for genome editing tools to be used in humans.
Researchers will analyze fat stem cells from obese patients to understand the mechanism underlying excess fat storage and insulin response. The study aims to identify potential therapeutic strategies for treating different groups of obese individuals at varying risk of developing diabetes and other health issues.
New research shows that the amount of water flowing through rivers in snow-affected areas depends on how much precipitation falls as snowfall. In a warming climate, reduced snowfall leads to decreased river discharge. The study highlights the importance of streamflow for society, including ecosystem stability and hydropower.
The EU seal product ban is supported by scientific evidence showing poor welfare outcomes for seals. The ban's implementation has been pending a WTO decision on whether it violates trade rules.
A new study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that children aged five and six spend more time watching TV on weekends than during the week, with parents playing a significant role. The research suggests that there is a need to find ways to help families reduce screen-viewing time.
The SensaBubble system generates scented bubbles with projected images that release a scent upon bursting, creating a chrono-sensory experience. Researchers believe this technology could be applied in areas like education, alerts, and engaging user experiences.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have identified a key brain pathway linking emotional behavior to survival circuits, revealing potential therapeutic targets for anxiety and phobias. The study highlights the cerebellum's role in fear response and suggests its involvement in managing dysregulated emotional states.
Two Bristol engineers, Prof Andrew Nix and Prof Mark Beach, will represent the University of Bristol at the Brooklyn 5G Summit in New York. They will explore challenges introduced by 5G+ network designs and discuss developing efficient 5G networks by 2020.
A breakthrough in amplifier design for mobile phone masts could reduce CO2 emissions by around 0.5 million tonnes a year, with an estimated saving of half a mid-size power station's output if 10,000 base stations were fitted.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a tabletop system called MisTable, which combines interactive personal screens with a fog-based interface. The system allows users to switch between interacting with individual screens and collaborating on tasks, promoting new forms of collaboration and interaction.
A new study suggests that global poverty figures could be underestimated by up to a third due to the use of an arbitrary 'dollar a day' poverty line. The research, conducted in Vanuatu, found that a more comprehensive picture of poverty takes into account basic human needs such as shelter, sanitation, and nutrition.
The study proposes enhanced technologies and algorithms to increase data capacity and densification in short-range wireless networks, achieving speeds of up to 7Gbps per link. Beamforming is also explored as a solution for multi-gigabit connections between base stations and users, with an adaptive algorithm reducing interference.
Research found that security barriers restrict native species' territory but do not necessarily limit human migration in affected areas. Camera trap data showed increased detection of puma and coati in areas without barriers.
A comprehensive study found that 3.2% of children in England moved out of their adoptive home prematurely, citing factors like child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Services are urged to develop support for adopted teenagers and improve mental health services for young people.
Scientists at the University of Bristol have received funding to test a powerful new drug, NLX-101, which selectively targets serotonin receptors in the brain. The goal is to alleviate the distressing breathing abnormality associated with Rett syndrome, a condition affecting 1 in 10,000 female births worldwide.
New research finds that increased scientific uncertainty in the climate system necessitates even greater action to mitigate climate change. The study shows that as uncertainty in temperature increase expected with a doubling of CO2 rises, so do economic damages and likelihood of exceeding safe temperature limits.
Researchers found that 46% of deforming volcanoes erupted, while 94% of non-deforming ones did not. The study uses satellite radar to identify unrest on a regional or global scale, targeting ground-based monitoring.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a scheme to enable quantum cryptography on mobile phones, using photons as information carriers. This breakthrough technology has the potential to make secure communication available to the general public.
Research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol found that men who started smoking before age 11 had sons with significantly higher body fat content compared to those who started smoking later. This study suggests a potential transgenerational effect of tobacco exposure on metabolic changes in the next generation.
Acoustic metadevices enable the dynamic alteration of three-dimensional colloidal crystals' geometry in real-time. Researchers have developed reconfigurable metamaterials with potential applications in optics and acoustics, such as beam deflectors and acoustic barriers.
A systematic review of 23 studies found that social support, mindfulness, and positive emotional outcomes are linked to better emotional adjustment in IVF patients. The study highlights the importance of coping strategies, personality traits, and social circumstances in predicting emotional outcomes during and after IVF treatment.
Researchers discovered fossils of Tamisiocaris, an early arthropod that evolved from large predators to gentle suspension feeders. This finding highlights the productivity of the Cambrian period and provides insight into ancient ecosystems.
Scientists found that Northeast Greenland Ice Stream started losing mass in 2003 due to localized temperature increase, contradicting previous predictions. The study suggests this region is sensitive to climate changes and could contribute significantly to global sea-level rise.
A team of researchers found that differences in response kinetics dictate differential sensitivity to different features of pulsatile hormone inputs. The study explored the mechanism underlying dynamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) signalling using live cell imaging and mathematical modelling.
Research reveals patients who see the same doctor over time are more likely to raise a range of health problems and issues during consultations. This is because the doctor has better knowledge of their medical history and can address more topics within available time frames.
Researchers found GPs, practice nurses, and managers uncertain about responding to domestic violence cases involving children, highlighting a need for clear guidance and training on the interface between domestic violence and child safeguarding.
The internet is now a routine feature of being ill, with people seeking reflections, insights, and practical advice from others. The study found that film, animations, sound, pictures, and personal experiences make health information more digestible.
Eight international scientists propose eight sustainable livestock strategies to cut costs while boosting the quantity and quality of food produced. These include feeding animals less human food, raising regionally appropriate animals, and tailoring practices to local culture.
Research finds children with respiratory tract infections attending nursery may contribute to illness spread; parents consider work and care responsibilities when deciding.
A new study comparing prescription data from England and Wales has found that patients in England are up to seven times more likely to be prescribed expensive cancer drugs than their counterparts in Wales. The Cancer Drugs Fund has created an inequality in access to these treatments, raising ethical, moral, financial, and policy concerns.
A recent study found that competition between fish species in Lake Tanganyika drives the formation of new species. Two genetically distinct ecomorphs of a species have been identified, with large and small individuals occupying different habitats.
Researchers found that oxygenating cyanobacteria first colonized the oceans around 800 million years ago, providing enough bioavailable nitrogen to facilitate the next 'great leap forward' towards complex life. This pivotal moment in evolution may have been triggered by changes in nitrogen fixation in the open ocean.
Scientists discovered that key characteristics of flight, such as body size and forelimb length, evolved simultaneously in a group of dinosaurs. These findings suggest that birds arose through multiple evolutionary steps, with powered flight emerging later.
Researchers at the University of Bristol and EMBL have identified the 'holo-translocon' as the machinery responsible for inserting proteins into cell membranes. This breakthrough could lead to the design of new anti-bacterial drugs and applications in synthetic biology.
Researchers discovered a mechanism preventing mutation in genes involves long distance scanning of DNA by Mfd protein, detecting damage within active genes. This discovery sheds light on the complicated genome-wide patterns of mutation underlying species evolution and cell behavior changes.
A large-scale investigation reveals that Early British farmers prioritized dairy products and abandoned fishing, adopting a new diet around 6,000 years ago. The study suggests that the hazardous North Atlantic waters made fish an unsuitable food source until new technologies arrived.
Lactate triggers the release of noradrenaline, a hormone fundamental to brain function, via an unknown receptor. This discovery opens new avenues for pharmacology and could lead to novel treatments for conditions like stress, pain and depression.
Circumbinary planets are thought to have formed far from their binary star systems before migrating to their current location. Researchers used computer simulations to model the early stages of planet formation around Kepler-34(AB)b and found that the majority must have formed much further away.
A team of researchers has successfully integrated key components of a quantum computer onto a silicon microchip, paving the way for the development of a practical quantum computer. The breakthrough enables the creation of a photon-based device capable of performing complex calculations, potentially rivaling modern computing hardware.
Scientists have identified a 'brake' ion channel TREK2 in sensory neurons that limits spontaneous pain by stabilizing membrane potential. This discovery may lead to new pain relief treatments for conditions like neuropathic pain.
A study by the University of Bristol's Modelling Animal Decisions team found that optimal choices can violate transitivity, suggesting that seemingly irrelevant alternatives can influence decisions. This challenges traditional assumptions about rationality and decision-making.
A study found that 88% of participants opted for further investigation even if symptoms carried only a one per cent risk of indicating cancer. Patients cited peace of mind and early detection as main reasons for wanting more timely testing, highlighting the need for NHS guidelines to be revised.
A recent study found a strong correlation between literary misery and economic conditions over the past decade. The researchers analyzed millions of books published in English to develop a 'literary misery index,' which reflected the relative abundance of sadness words minus happiness words.
Cells lacking negative feedback loops become insensitive to growth stimuli, similar to cancerous cells. Researchers used automated imaging and mathematical analysis to show that mutant cells cannot detect growth factor levels.
A recent study estimated human-directed aggression in UK dogs, revealing that nearly 7% exhibit aggressive behaviour when meeting people. The majority of these incidents occur in one specific situation, contradicting the common 'safe' or 'vicious' dog stereotype.