https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from Bournemouth University A new study analyzing two fossilized whale skulls from around 5 million years ago has revealed fragments of sharks' teeth lodged inside them. This provides rare evidence of how sharks fed on whales in north European waters in prehistoric times. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-fossilized-whale-skulls-reveal-secrets.html Paleontology & Fossils Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:40:04 EDT news693052202 More than 4 in 10 adults in the U.K. are happy to use ChatGPT for their mental health support, new research suggests. The study, led by Bournemouth University, surveyed nearly 31,000 adults in 35 countries about their use of artificial intelligence (AI) large language models such as ChatGPT. The study has been published in the journal AI & Society. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-03-uk-adults-happy-chatgpt-counselor.html Consumer & Gadgets Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:30:02 EST news691918022 A new study has identified an association between consumption of drinks containing a high amount of sugar and anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Researchers at Bournemouth University were part of a team involved in reviewing the findings of multiple studies that have investigated people's diets and their mental health, to establish common findings. Their results have been published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-sugary-linked-anxiety-young-people.html Psychology & Psychiatry Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:10:05 EST news690213781 A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental health support for people with autism to help prevent suicides. The study which was led by Dr. Rachel Moseley, who is autistic and Principal Academic in Psychology at BU analyzed more than 4,000 responses from autistic people who have had thoughts of suicide, or people who have been bereaved from the death of someone with autism. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-urges-faster-autism-diagnosis-tailored.html Psychology & Psychiatry Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:00:03 EST news690036267 As part of a new study, researchers from Bournemouth University (BU) have discovered European eels, Anguilla anguilla, at the stage of silvering living in the inland waters of Cyprus for the first time. The paper is published in the Journal of Fish Biology. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-silver-european-eel-cyprus.html Plants & Animals Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:09:52 EST news690113281 Academics at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the impact of menopause on autistic people and discovered that the transition can be life-changing—and in some instances even life-threatening—in terms of its impact on mental health and daily living skills. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-drastic-effects-menopause-autistic-people.html Autism spectrum disorders Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:31:22 EST news688224602 A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop endometriosis. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-ancient-genetics-modern-pollutants-clue.html Genetics Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:40:01 EST news684070639 Changing the amount of sweetness in a person's diet has no impact on their liking for sweet foods, the results of a new trial suggest. The results also showed no difference in indicators of cardiovascular disease or diabetes risk between people who increased or decreased their intake of sweet-tasting foods over a six-month period. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-sweet-diet-affect-sugar-cravings.html Health Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:39:04 EST news683807883 A new study has revealed how different types of narcissism can influence the morale and performance of an entire team. Researchers invited over 100 people to complete escape room challenges in small groups, observing their interactions and behaviors throughout the tasks. https://phys.org/news/2025-11-room-person-narcissism-undermine-team.html Social Sciences Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:20:02 EST news681570862 Red squirrels on the Isle of Wight are thriving and have sufficient food and natural habitats to support a growth in their population, a new study has found. Scientists also found that while the squirrels on the east and west of the island still have different genetic characteristics, there are signs that they are starting to mix. https://phys.org/news/2025-09-red-squirrels-bright-future-isle.html Plants & Animals Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:31:04 EDT news676265461 A new study, led by the University of Cambridge in collaboration with Bournemouth University, shows that autistic people identify loneliness, hopelessness, and feelings of worthlessness and failure as key factors underpinning their suicidal feelings. Individuals who highlighted being unable to access the support they needed were more likely to have attempted suicide. Autistic women and gender minorities were disproportionately over-represented among those who struggled to access support. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-high-suicide-autistic-people-uk.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:02 EDT news676045741 A new study by scientists at Bournemouth University (BU) in collaboration with the Wight Squirrel Project has confirmed that red squirrel populations across Europe are resilient to the effects of climate change. https://phys.org/news/2025-09-red-squirrels-resilience-climate-habitat.html Plants & Animals Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:31:03 EDT news676114262 Scientists have uncovered the remains of a vast animal community that lived in the European Arctic 75,000 years ago. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-scientists-uncover-year-arctic-animal.html Paleontology & Fossils Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:11:30 EDT news673542669 A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has revealed the benefits of spinning for patients with hip osteoarthritis. The study is published in The Lancet Rheumatology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-reveals-nhs-physiotherapy-treatments-uk.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:30:01 EDT news673190374 Common carp which are reared in fish-farms, stocked into recreational fisheries and then captured regularly by catch-and-release angling show much lower chronic stress levels than their wild counterparts that never see an angler's hook, a new study has found. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-domesticated-carp-considerably-stress-fishing.html Plants & Animals Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:57:03 EDT news670669021 A new study by archaeologists at Bournemouth University has revealed that bodies recovered from a "war-cemetery," previously attributed to the Roman Conquest of Britain at Maiden Castle Iron Age hillfort in Dorset, did not die in a single dramatic event. The work is published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-roman-massacre-iconic-archaeological-site.html Archaeology Fri, 23 May 2025 13:42:01 EDT news667226387 A new study has provided fresh insights into how animals such as the woolly mammoth, musk ox and arctic fox evolved to survive the cold during the ice age. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-ice-age-animal-cold-began.html Evolution Fri, 23 May 2025 12:14:02 EDT news667221241 Online forums for people with dementia provide a much-needed sense of community and hope and fill an important gap in the support they receive after diagnosis, a new study has found. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-01-online-forums-dementia-companionship.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:31:59 EST news594358294 Traditional confectionary in Thailand is getting crowded out of the market by major western brands; but a new study suggests local manufacturers can fight back by using their country's local heritage and culture to gain competitive advantage. https://phys.org/news/2023-01-heritage-culture-key-thai-confectioners.html Economics & Business Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:30:38 EST news594358232 Researchers at Bournemouth University have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges, aircraft, military vehicles and gas pipelines. https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-sensor-defects-major-dangerous.html Hardware Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:22:15 EST news592762932 A new app has been developed to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-app-people-portions-fruit-veg.html Health Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:00:01 EST news591442733 A new study by Bournemouth University estimates that TV companies in Europe lost €3.21 billion in 2021 because of people using illegal streaming sites to watch TV. The researchers also estimate that the illegal providers made €1.06 billion from Europe in the same year—almost a fifth of which came from the UK. https://techxplore.com/news/2022-12-illegal-tv-streaming-sites-european.html Consumer & Gadgets Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:41:01 EST news590420456 A new study has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing so. https://phys.org/news/2022-12-aware-sustainable-diets-planet.html Environment Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:56:29 EST news590169386 A new study has found that the language and terminology used in the soccer industry about race can reinforce, rather than eliminate, feelings of marginalization. https://phys.org/news/2022-11-soccer-industry-marginalize-ethnically-diverse.html Social Sciences Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:59:20 EST news587728757 Scientists have discovered several very rare species of microorganisms, some of which have never been seen before and others which have escaped the curious eyes of scientists for over a hundred years. https://phys.org/news/2022-10-discovery-microscopic-species-tree-life.html Ecology Sat, 01 Oct 2022 02:50:02 EDT news583809925 A new paper has been published in the BMJ, providing advice for health workers on identifying signs of reproductive coercion—when a woman becomes pregnant, or has pregnancy forcibly prevented or terminated, against her wishes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-advice-doctors-reproductive-coercion.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:38:03 EDT news583148281 It had long been thought that the famous site of Stonehenge served as an ancient calendar, given its alignment with the solstices. Now, research has identified how it may have worked. https://phys.org/news/2022-03-stonehenge-ancient-solar-calendar-analysis.html Archaeology Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:00:02 EST news565365938 A Bournemouth University (BU) research project exploring university students' experiences of loot boxes in video games has found that more support and regulations are needed to prevent risks and behavior such as negative feelings, overspending and impulse buying. https://phys.org/news/2022-02-gamers-video-games-loot.html Social Sciences Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:00:22 EST news564332420 Tools used for screening autism may play a part in the failure to detect autism in girls and women, researchers at Bournemouth University have found. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-gender-differences-autism.html Genetics Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:30:06 EST news499425605 Research undertaken at Bournemouth University is looking at ways in which leisure and forms of physical activity, such as dance and music-making, can have an important role in the lives of people seeking asylum. https://phys.org/news/2020-01-importance-leisure-refugees-migrants.html Social Sciences Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:00:01 EST news498734572