Does testosterone influence success? Not much, research suggests28 July 2021With the Olympics underway, higher testosterone has often been linked to sporting success, and other kinds of success too. But beyond sport, new research has found little evidence that testosterone meaningfully influences life chances for men or women. In fact, the study suggests that despite the social myths surrounding testosterone, it could be much less important than previously thought.
Superconductivity in cuprates: ‘from maximal to minimal dissipation’ - a new model?28 July 2021Researchers from the University of Bristol’s School of Physics used some of Europe’s strongest continuous magnetic fields to uncover evidence of exotic charge carriers in the metallic state of copper-oxide high-temperature superconductors.
Bristol academics elected as Fellows to The British Academy 23 July 2021Three University of Bristol academics have been elected to The British Academy as Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to social sciences, humanities and the arts.
Meet the University of Bristol sporting stars going for gold23 July 2021Seven sporting stars from the University of Bristol are making their final preparations for the pandemic-delayed 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, which officially get underway today with graduate Hannah Mills leading out Team GB at the opening ceremony.
Newly-hatched pterosaurs may have been able to fly22 July 2021Newly-hatched pterosaurs may have been able to fly but their flying abilities may have been different from adult pterosaurs, according to a new study.
UK ‘meat tax’ would cost economy almost £250 million a year22 July 2021A 'meat tax' would cost the UK £242 million a year according to a new study, adding a surprising economic rationale to the National Food Strategy's dismissal of the idea on political grounds.
Michael Liversidge, 1947-202121 July 2021Michael Liversidge, Emeritus Dean of the Faculty of Arts, died on 5th July 2021, after a short illness. His colleague, Professor Beth Williamson, offers a remembrance.
Long COVID in children poorly understood by doctors21 July 2021The clinical definition of long COVID in children is at present very limited and poorly understood by doctors, according to a new report published today [21 July]. The report also found that symptoms typically associated with long COVID were having a significant physical and psychological impact on children’s day-to-day lives. Long COVID is commonly used to describe signs and symptoms that continue or develop after acute COVID‑19.
Major grant for research into the nature of time and life itself17 July 2021The John Templeton Foundation has awarded a grant worth US$3m (£2.1m) to an international team of researchers to conduct a major new project which will focus on the fundamental nature of time and its potential to reveal both scientific and philosophical insights into the quantum world - whose implications for life itself are explored in the new field of quantum biology.
£3.6M funding for research into the link between physical and mental health problems 16 July 2021A research team led by the MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics (MRC CNGG) at Cardiff University and involving researchers from the University of Bristol has received significant funding for an international collaborative project to study the link between physical and mental health problems.
The Robot A-Team vital to the future of offshore wind and Net Zero15 July 2021One of the UK’s most ambitious robotics projects has proven the concept for robotic teams repairing offshore wind farms. The project paves the way for human-robot teams at wind farms within 10 years and wind farms designed for robotic maintenance by 2050 – a scenario that will be vital to the UK achieving its Net Zero targets.
Making innovations in surgery safer 13 July 2021A study to help surgical innovations be developed more safely and efficiently has published a 'core outcome set' for new surgical techniques and devices in the Annals of Surgery. The COHESIVE study, led by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded researchers at the University of Bristol, devised the set through a robust process involving patients, surgeons and other health professionals.
Five ways to strike a happy, healthy, and safe balance as England team shoots for Euro 2020 glory amidst COVID-19 pandemic 9 July 2021The countdown for England’s big game has begun and all hopes are set on victory at the Euro 2020 Final. If you’re looking for advice to make the most of the experience, win or lose, while also striking a balance and being kind to others, experts at the University of Bristol are on the ball with top tips to help you through the inevitable ups and downs on Sunday.
Covid-19: Risks of severe illness in children shown to be very low in largest study yet9 July 2021The risk of severe illness and death from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, is extremely low in children and teenagers, according to the most comprehensive analyses of public health data, led by researchers at UCL, University of Bristol, University of York and the University of Liverpool.
Should planes be more like birds?8 July 2021Would planes be better if they were more like birds? Engineers from the University of Bristol and the Royal Veterinary College have been studying our feathered-friends to answer this very question, the answer to which will be revealed at the Royal Society Summer Science 2021.
Interleukin-6 antagonists improve outcomes in hospitalised COVID-19 patients6 July 2021Findings from a study published today [6 July] in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have prompted new World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations to use interleukin-6 antagonists in patients with severe or critical COVID-19 along with corticosteroids.
Fully funded PhD to make gaming industry more inclusive5 July 2021Our Bristol Digital Futures Institute and the Bafta-winning game developer Supermassive Games are offering a fully funded PhD to explore social mobility in gaming and help propel the industry toward a more inclusive future.
New guidance published to help GPs interpret Lateral Flow Device test results2 July 2021New guidance for GPs and other health professionals on how to interpret and communicate results from Lateral Flow Device (LFDs) tests based on the current understanding of the tests’ performance is published in the BMJ. Researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, and Trinity College Dublin have devised a calculator which aims to help doctors, who are increasingly asked by patients what they should do after receiving their results, to better advise patients on what their LFD test result means.
Bringing to life the hidden histories and creative processes of Britain’s oldest theatre 1 July 2021The University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection has received £45,000 from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to create a series of activities incorporating virtual reality which will bring to life the hidden histories and creative processes of Britain’s oldest theatre – Bristol Old Vic.