Why 2026 could be the most consequential midterm election in 20 years
By Professor Dan Stevens “2026 could be the most consequential midterm election in 20 years. If the polls are right,...
Month: October 2026
Consequential Brazil Supreme Court decision has boosted efforts to prevent social media risks
A consequential decision by Brazil’s Supreme Court has led to more legal powers available in the country to prevent the...
Why digital policy and regulation will be central to Lula’s fourth term in office
Commenting on the future of digital platform regulation in Brazil following the election, Dr Beatriz Kira, from the University of...
Is sexual objectification hard‑wired? Our study used electrical brain stimulation to find out
Dr Ciro Civile, Associate Professor of Psychology When people view sexualised images of women, they tend to remember them less...
Exeter astrophysicist elected President of British Astronomical Association
Dr Andrew Wilson, a postdoctoral researcher in the University of Exeter’s Astrophysics Group, has been elected as President of the...
Treasury to lower ‘social discount rate’ for first time in 25 years following Exeter economist’s review
An Exeter’s economist’s review into how the Treasury evaluates public policy has sparked a significant shift in Government decision-making. The...
Exeter part of largest genetic study on Alzheimer’s identifying new DNA risks
A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer’s disease and developing future treatments. The University of Exeter led...
Ready money: The Budget must resource Britain’s readiness beyond rhetoric
By Professor Harry Pitts and Professor Frances Tammer, from the University of Exeter’s Centre for the Public Understanding of Defence...
Brazil election – what lies ahead for the Lula government?
Commenting on the Brazil election, Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, from the University of Exeter, said: “Flávio Bolsonaro’s challenge to...