Monkey database reveals shift towards open science
A database about monkey behaviour reveals how science is evolving towards a more open, collaborative approach. MacaqueNet contains social behavioural...
Alex Morrison
World on course to trigger multiple climate ‘tipping points’ unless action accelerates
Multiple climate “tipping points” are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows....
Wild chimps filmed sharing ‘boozy’ fruit
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol. A research team led by...
More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new...
Overshoot: What does it mean to exceed and return to global warming of 1.5°C?
Many national and corporate climate targets seek to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Yet, global warming continues to increase. This...
Climate change and globalisation raise risks from crop pests
Climate change and globalisation are driving a surge in threats to crops from insects and mites, researchers say. Rising temperatures...
Researcher to tour England by bike to interview women in farming
A University of Exeter researcher will cycle hundreds of miles across England to interview women in farming about their visions...
University success at the Exeter Sustainability Awards
The University of Exeter has won recognition at the Exeter Sustainability Awards. Gift it Reuse it – a flagship scheme that...
Scientists to model the impact of controlling Earth’s temperature by reflecting solar radiation
New research will model the risks and impact of using solar radiation modification (SRM) to build understanding of the radical process...