Keeping fewer friends protects ageing monkeys from diseases
Becoming less sociable protects older monkeys from getting ill, new research shows. Many animals, including humans, are known to experience...
Month: October 2024
Drama experts to unveil new version of Punch & Judy at national festival
A new version of the iconic Punch & Judy show aimed will make its debut at a national festival taking...
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be absorbed, new research shows. Scientists have...
Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future prospects
Male birds help their parents less than females because they’re too busy scouting for new places to live and breed,...
New book reappraises the prestige of post-war British film comedy
The ‘eccentric’ comedies that came to prominence during post-war British cinema should be regarded as radical and worthy of more...
Creative curricular reforms needed to improve opportunities for young people
Educators and industry leaders from across the South West have called for a more creative school curriculum that engages students...
Some of China’s actions in the South China Sea contravene international law, study argues
Some of China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea contravene international law, a new study suggests. The People’s Republic...
Funding secured for oral history project and community celebration about ‘Dancing in Dawlish’
Memories of dancing in the heyday of the 1940s—60s seaside music scene are the focus of a new oral history...
Final round of investment confirmed for inspiring community arts projects
Six community arts projects are celebrating after successfully winning funding for exciting initiatives in Exeter. The winning groups will deliver...