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Scientists from throughout the world, including the West Country, gathered in Hong Kong for the first ever week-long forum organised by the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum and sponsored by the Lee Shuu Kee Foundation three plenary sessions, six breakout sessions, two trending topic discussions, two science seminars and over 20 sessions of visits and cultural events.
The next phase in the creation of a 100-acre memorial woodland near Alveston, Bristol will take shape during the winter months.
World Fertility Day 2023 has the theme of “Fertility for All” focussing on equal access to fertility treatment for people around the world.
Natural Academy in North Somerset has launched a wintering well event series aimed at providing seasonal support and giving people a chance to reflect and connect with nature this December.
Safety specialists have called on construction, logistics and industrial businesses to look at how the clocks going back on Sunday (October 29) will impact them and to act to mitigate the increased risk of accidents.
Businesses need to put the recovery of nature on an equal footing with climate change in terms of boardroom priorities, according to a leading environmentalist.
A new programme of support launching in Bristol is aimed at helping men affected by cancer, with outdoor-focussed days and courses led by nature-based practitioners.
Michelle Hutchings’ baby Ava Rose, born on 11 April 2023, is the result of a double donation – donor egg and donor sperm – a possibility she is convinced not enough people are aware of.
Families and friends have been making the most of September’s fine weather by joining loved ones at a Wellington dementia care home at a gardening club that has been launched at their home.
Professor Camille Bonneaud has been appointed as the new Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI).
The UK Summer weather this year continues to be erratic, but it is clear that on a global basis increasing temperatures are a widespread concern in the coming years.
Genomic researchers from Egypt visited the University of Exeter this month as part of a collaboration that aims to improve healthcare in Egypt and gain insight into both modern and ancient Egyptian genomics.
The UK Space Agency has announced that it will be visiting Plymouth on its highly acclaimed nationwide 'Space for Everyone’ tour.
A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help carers and care home staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.
Use of donor sperm is now the usual route for female couples who have their hearts set on having a baby together, and for those wanting to explore this option during Bristol Pride a free information evening, tailored specifically to their needs, will take place at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine on Wednesday 5 July.
Litter Free Dorset have partnered with Weymouth Town Council and Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project to expand their beach toy library, with two additional locations on the busy Weymouth Seafront just in time for the start of summer holidays. The toy library allows visitors to borrow and reuse toys for free, meaning visitors save money, help reduce waste and stop plastic entering our oceans.
Some 200 people attended a service at Bristol Memorial Woodlands at Alveston, near Bristol, in honour of those who have given their lives in the service of their country this century.
As Fathers' Day rolls around again, would-be dads whose partners are struggling to conceive may be interested to learn about the latest in a series of cutting-edge test packages for sperm health which can help maximise the chances of success with IVF and prevent miscarriage.
A 48-year-old woman has revealed she has welcomed a ‘miracle’ baby after inserting Viagra to get pregnant.
