Bacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health...
Alex Morrison
University signs new sustainability concordat
The University of Exeter has signed a voluntary environmental sustainability concordat which has been co-developed by the UK research and innovation (R&I)...
Alcohol consumption among non-human animals may not be as rare as previously thought, say ecologists
Anecdotes abound of wildlife being “drunk” after eating alcohol-containing fermented fruits, but despite this, nonhuman consumption of ethanol has been...
University, guild and union awarded Responsible Futures accreditation
The University of Exeter, Exeter Students’ Guild, and Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union have been awarded joint Responsible Futures accreditation....
Keeping fewer friends protects ageing monkeys from diseases
Becoming less sociable protects older monkeys from getting ill, new research shows. Many animals, including humans, are known to experience...
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be absorbed, new research shows. Scientists have...
Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future prospects
Male birds help their parents less than females because they’re too busy scouting for new places to live and breed,...
Global CO2 emissions from forest fires increase by 60%
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% globally since 2001,...
Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design
Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins – but different designs are more effective at different...