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Researchers at the University of Bristol developed an inflatable "breathing cushion" designed to reduce anxiety in students and dementia patients. The device simulates slow breathing patterns when hugged, providing a non-pharmaceutical intervention for stress during exams.
UN Climate Change Hoax Claims and Scientific Uncertainty
A chief business advisor to Australian PM Tony Abbott claimed that climate change is a UN-led hoax designed to establish a New World Order. Meanwhile, a study from the University of Bristol suggests that "climate denial" in public discourse causes scientists to overemphasize uncertainty in their reports. The study identifies psychological mechanisms like "stereotype threat" and "pluralistic ignorance" affecting the scientific community.
