Month: November 2025

Researchers working in the clinical laboratory

University researchers ranked among the most influential in the world

November 12, 2025 Andrew Merrington

Scientists at the University of Exeter have been ranked among the most influential and respected in the world according to...

Extra defence investment essential to maintain a durable defence culture, experts warn

November 12, 2025 Kerra Maddern

Critical defence challenges mean the Government must invest in people so that they can develop the skills and knowledge to...

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Tipping points experts set three challenges for COP30

November 12, 2025 Alex Morrison

Experts in “tipping points” have set three challenges for world leaders meeting at the COP30 climate summit. An international team...

Two seagulls approach a tupperware box of chips. A speaker in a concealed plastic bag either shouts, speaks or plays robin song

Shouting at seagulls could stop them stealing your food

November 12, 2025 Russell Parton

Shouting at seagulls makes them more likely to leave your food alone, research shows. University of Exeter researchers put a...

Scientists find evolutionary explanation for “irrational” Dread Risk behaviour

November 11, 2025 Andrew Merrington

The evolution of the so-called Dread Risk response has been explained by new scientific research. People often respond to low-probability,...

Exeter to help UK school pupils learn about LGBT+ scientists

November 10, 2025 Russell Parton

University of Exeter experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science...

Exeter research into prostate cancer drug could help thousands and save the NHS millions

November 10, 2025 Tom Seymour

Research by the University of Exeter into the prostate cancer drug abiraterone has played a key role in the drug...

New guidance for doctors treating people at risk of certain cancers

November 10, 2025 Amani Gardner

An international team of experts, including researchers from the University of Exeter, has developed new guidance to help doctors care...

Exeter researchers awarded £3.5M Wellcome Discovery Award to uncover how cells communicate during development

November 10, 2025 Amani Gardner

Researchers at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter, in collaboration with scientists of the University of Manchester, have been...