Mindfulness course effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression
Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical...
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Government’s land use changes could threaten agricultural resilience and food security, experts warn
The Government’s proposed new Land Use Framework could threaten agricultural resilience and food security, experts have warned. The reforms could...
Class and party affiliation “fading to the background” of political identity, study shows
Social class and party affiliation – once the very fabric of political identity in Britain – are fading into the...
Science students develop interest in arts following brief intervention
Psychologists have designed a intervention to help students who see themselves as ‘science people’ to branch out and develop an...
Exeter’s ‘pivotal moment’ as £8.6m funding secured for low carbon heating
The University of Exeter has been awarded £8.6 million towards new heating systems that will reduce its reliance on fossil...
New book explores what Hollywood hair says about girl power
The relationship between hairstyles in popular screen and music culture and girlhood has been explored in a new book from...
People with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less, study finds
People who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average, and those who make regular visits to nature...
Nursery staff should prioritise improving children’s communication skills to boost their quality of life, experts urge
Early years staff should prioritise improvements in children’s communication skills because of the huge impact this will have on their...
Exeter alumnus powers up new solar energy system for UK
A solar energy startup co-founded by an Exeter alumnus has raised £1 million to power its expansion nation-wide. GRYD Energy...