Temporary slowdown in melting of Arctic sea ice, study finds
Arctic sea ice has been melting at a slower rate for the past 20 years, despite human-induced global warming. This...
Month: August 2025
Adult jackdaws learn to show tolerance towards youngsters in potentially valuable lesson for humans
Scientists have found that adult jackdaws can learn to be more socially tolerant towards youngsters. Like many animals, adult jackdaws...
Heavy and painful periods linked to lower GCSE grades and attendance, new study finds
As over 5 million students await their GCSE results, researchers have conducted the most robust research to date on how...
Talented South West young mathematicians celebrate top A-level results
The South West’s most talented young mathematicians are celebrating A-levels success. A total of 82 per cent of exams taken...
Openness about wealth combined with penalties for financial secrecy creates fairer societies
Richer individuals contribute more to the public good when forced to be transparent about their wealth – especially when they...
Exeter and AWS seal collaboration to boost digital innovation and sustainability
The University of Exeter and cloud provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS) have formallyentered a new strategic collaboration agreement, it has...
Nature could be an effective self-help tool for improving mental health
Engaging with nature could be an effective measure for those with low wellbeing to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety....
A “name and a face” for students is vital to boost wellbeing in universities, report says
Universities must give staff time and resources to prioritise student wellbeing to make campuses more compassionate, a new report says....
Exeter researcher nominated for a “Green Oscar” for innovative wildlife film
A University of Exeter researcher’s innovative wildlife film has been nominated for a “Green Oscar”. Dan McKay, a multidisciplinary artist...