Rapidly evolving species more likely to go extinct, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that fast evolution can lead to nowhere.
Evolution
Nov 10, 2021
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University of Bristol
Measurement techniques on display at COP26 hold key to combat climate change
Leading atmospheric scientists are measuring emissions of the most dangerous greenhouse gasses at COP26 and sharing them live online to highlight how rigorous measurement and detailed data reporting are essential in the fight ...
Environment
Nov 8, 2021
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Mongooses give bullies the cold shoulder, scientists find
Management of within-group conflict is a key feature of human lives and those of many social animals, with contestants known to adopt various strategies in the immediate aftermath to minimize costs. The study, published today ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 2, 2021
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Identifying ways to make equestrian sport safer for horses and riders
In the first study of horse falls in over 20 years, University of Bristol academics have identified some simple interventions to reduce the risk of injury in equestrian sport—making it safer for both horses and riders.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 29, 2021
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Giant pandas' distinctive black and white markings provide effective camouflage, study finds
The high-contrast pattern of giant pandas helps them blend in with their natural environment.
Plants & Animals
Oct 28, 2021
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Research reveals powerful lure of gambling adverts on social media to children
A new report has exposed how children and young people are vulnerable to the growing popularity of gambling adverts on social media, prompting calls from leading experts for much tighter regulations.
Social Sciences
Oct 26, 2021
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Pioneering new process creates versatile moldable wood
Natural wood already boasts an inherently lower life cycle cost than other materials and is a naturally strong, lightweight, and durable composite material that could offer an attractive alternative to commonly used polymers, ...
Materials Science
Oct 22, 2021
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Birds learn to avoid plants that host dangerous insects: study
Young birds that eat insects with conspicuous warning colouration to advertise their toxicity to would-be predators quickly learn to avoid other prey that carry the same markings. Developing on this understanding, a University ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 7, 2021
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Growing and treating virtual tumors using AI-designed nanoparticles
The EVONANO platform allows scientists to grow virtual tumors and use artificial intelligence to automatically optimize the design of nanoparticles to treat them.
Bio & Medicine
Sep 21, 2021
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Flowers release their perfume in response to electricity of a bee's touch
New research has found that the electrical charge created by visiting bumblebees stimulates some flowers to release more of their sweet-smelling scent. This is the first time a plant has been shown to use the presence of ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 21, 2021
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