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Treating chronic pain early: psychological therapies rewire the brain and relieve suffering

A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity.

Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction

A portable device that detects illicit street drugs on the spot and at very low concentrations, highlighting the dangers they pose, has been developed at Bath.

Mammals' lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study

Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research shows cats’ longer lifespans could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems.

University of Bath announced as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence

A new Policing Academic Centre of Excellence will launch at the University in October 2025 to improve connections between researchers and police forces.

University of Bath academics call on the government to overhaul the UK parental leave system

Professor Susan Milner, Dr Joanna Clifton Sprigg and Professor Eleonora Fichera are calling for a review of parental leave.

Childhood trauma strongly linked to mental health problems in Brazilian adolescents

A UK-Brazil study links childhood trauma to psychiatric disorders in adolescents from low- and middle-income countries.

Tesla sales fall while its stock rallies – what this tells us about perceptions of Elon Musk

Dr Akhil Bhardwaj looks behind the news of disappointing first-quarter results for Tesla, to understand more about how the stock market has responded to Musk.

Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back

Dr Poornika Ananth explains what can hamper long-term creativity and how to manage a portfolio of developing ideas.

Co-working spaces aren’t just about convenience

Dr Mariachiara Barzotto explains how workspaces do more than simply provide flexibility – they bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities.

Why Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown

In this article for The Conversation, Dr Steve Westlake explores the climate controversy sparked by Katy Perry’s celebrity space flight.

What's the point of the menopause?

Why do women go through the menopause, and are there evolutionary benefits? Prof Turi King explores the evidence.

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.

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.