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New research brings hope for earlier detection of pre-eclampsia

Research from the Milner Centre for Evolution has identified a molecular switch that could be potentially used for screening for dangerous pre-eclampsia.

New drug detection device licensed to bring rapid protection against dangerous street drugs

A device developed at Bath, which detects trace amounts of street drug spice, will reach frontline services following a licence agreement with foster+freeman.

New technology could use sunlight to break down ‘forever chemicals’

Scientists at Bath have developed a new photocatalyst that uses sunlight to degrade PFAS, a group of chemicals that don't break down naturally.

Twisting optical fibre creates a robust new pathway for light

By adding a twist during the fabrication of optical fibres, a more robust pathway can be created for light, minimising the effects of manufacturing flaws.

Bath Mayor launches inaugural PhD placements

In a joint initiative with the Mayor of Bath, two PhD students from the University explore the gaps in educational attainment in Bath and North East Somerset.

Chris Budd becomes a founding Fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

Chris Budd OBE, professor of Applied Mathematics, has been named an inaugural founding Fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.

Drug murders in France: how organised crime moves in and ruins communities

France is at a turning point in its relationship with drugs cartels and Marseille is emblematic of its failure to understand how drug networks function.

Winter Olympics: the new video technology that could help push Britain’s skeleton team to gold

The University of Bath has been working with Team GB skeleton athletes to help improve their starts, using a form of “markerless” motion capture tech.

Schools aren’t designed for autistic children – these are the sensory challenges they face

Research suggests that school absence is usually underpinned by severe school distress and anxiety. Many of these children are autistic.

AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians?

AI is making gains in solving pure math problems. Can it crack the hardest problems in mathematics? Professor Kit Yates writes for Live Science.

Celebrating 150 years of Liberty’s DNA – fusing design, nature and art

Tamsin McLaren (School of Management) writes in The Conversation about the world-famous Liberty department store in London, on its 150th anniversary.

Rethinking blood test reference ranges could make medicine fairer – and safer

Professor Kari Lancaster and colleagues explain why "normal" ranges should be redefined to take into account the true variety that exists in human populations.

Help us research fat tissue inflammation and the regulation of muscle in older people

Take part in research into whether differing levels of fat tissue inflammation are linked to levels of muscle loss as people age.

Join our research into whether personalised feedback can improve your diet

Earn £200 and help us understand if personalised feedback can improve people's diets. We need volunteers aged 18-45 with diets low in fresh vegetables.

Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.

Help us research how exercise plans can improve health for people with cystic fibrosis

We need volunteers to help us research the impacts of remotely delivered exercise plans on cardiovascular health in people with cystic fibrosis.

Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK

A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.

Help us explore how VR and video mindfulness actions affect stress, anxiety, and confidence

We are researching how virtual reality (VR) and video-based mindfulness exercises impact stress, anxiety, and confidence in public-speaking situations.