Groundbreaking research from University of Southampton reveals why some embryos develop successfully while others fail, potentially revolutionising fertility treatments and IVF success rates.
New research from the University of Bristol exposes alarming rates of food addiction in British adults, with ultra-processed foods identified as the primary culprit driving compulsive eating behaviours.
New research explores whether a cheeky pint could actually boost your foreign language skills, challenging conventional wisdom about alcohol's effects on cognitive performance.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge reveals a surprising link between intellectual arrogance and belief in conspiracy theories, challenging common assumptions about gullibility.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge uncovers the precise heart rate formula that could revolutionise your workout routine and significantly boost cardiovascular health.
UK scientists pioneer a revolutionary vaccine targeting Candida albicans, a deadly fungal infection, offering a potential shield for vulnerable patients and a new weapon against antimicrobial resistance.
New research from the University of East Anglia finds omega-3 supplements don't improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes, challenging common health assumptions.
White House officials have raised serious concerns over a Boston University study that created a hybrid Covid-19 strain with an 80% mortality rate in mice, prompting urgent biosafety reviews.
Exclusive investigation reveals US government agency sanctioned controversial experiments transplanting human foetal tissue into lab animals, sparking fierce ethical debate.
New research from the University of Southampton suggests feeding fruit to infants within their first year could dramatically reduce the risk of developing food allergies later in life.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford uncovers why women maintain childhood friendships into grandmotherhood while men start losing friends in their twenties. Discover the psychological and social factors behind this enduring friendship di
Cambridge scientists develop groundbreaking AI-powered 'brain mileage' clock that detects Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years earlier than traditional methods, potentially transforming early diagnosis and treatment.
In a landmark move, the University of Oxford partners with ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, to explore the impact of AI on society. Discover how this collaboration will tackle global challenges and set new ethical standards.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Greenwich reveals many omega-3 softgel capsules fail to release their contents effectively, questioning their health benefits and prompting calls for better regulation.
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
The desperate search for Jack O'Sullivan, a 23-year-old student who disappeared after leaving a house party in Bristol, continues as his mother makes an emotional appeal for information.
The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.
The annual Ig Nobel Awards celebrate the weirdest and most improbable scientific research of the year, honouring studies on why curling pasta is impossible and the magnetic personalities of cows.
A nine-year-old girl and two women have been hospitalised following a shocking shooting in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Our review of the delightful new musical adaptation of David Nicholls' 'Starter for Ten' at Bristol Old Vic. A heartfelt, funny, and brilliantly-scored trip back to 1985.
A major US investigation uncovers Huawei's covert network of research partnerships with Chinese universities, funded by Beijing to advance cutting-edge technology, raising serious security and espionage concerns.
An exclusive investigation reveals the hidden poverty crisis at Oxford University, where underpaid researchers and staff are turning to food banks and hardship funds to survive.
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Professor Ulrich Loening, the Edinburgh-based scientist who revolutionised molecular biology and became a passionate voice for environmental sustainability.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney reveals that a cheap, over-the-counter vitamin B3 supplement could dramatically reduce non-melanoma skin cancer rates, offering new hope for high-risk patients.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge and Aston University reveals five specific types of overeating behaviour, offering new hope for personalised weight management strategies and obesity treatment in the UK.
Struggling with the dreaded afternoon crash? New research from the University of Portsmouth uncovers the surprising science behind daytime sleepiness and offers practical, expert-backed solutions to boost your energy and productivity.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that high levels of T-cells from common cold coronaviruses can provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection, paving the way for innovative universal vaccines.
A pioneering study from the University of Helsinki suggests dogs may suffer from ADHD-like behaviours, offering new insights into the mental health of pets and potential research models for human disorders.
Delta State University in Mississippi has cancelled all classes after a body was discovered on campus. The university community is in shock as police investigate the incident.
Groundbreaking research from the University of London uncovers the key psychological elements that separate effective, heartfelt apologies from those that fall flat and feel insincere.