Viruses ‘eavesdrop’ on each other – but it can backfire
Viruses can “eavesdrop” on each other using chemical signals – but it can backfire for the eavesdropper, new research shows....
Alex Morrison
Squirrels climb higher for better snacks
Squirrels are usually willing to climb higher to reach their favourite foods, new research shows. Extensive lab studies have found...
Dormice weight fluctuates as climate changes
Britain’s hazel dormice are getting lighter in spring but fatter in autumn as our climate changes, new research suggests. The...
European plants respond unevenly to climate warming
An international study shows how climate change is reshaping plant communities across Europe. Published in Nature, the study analysed a...
Bull sharks have ‘friends’
Bull sharks form social relationships with specific “friends”, new research reveals. Sharks are often viewed as solitary, but the study...
Jackdaw chicks listen to adults to learn about predators
Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks...
University of Exeter extends partnership with Natural England
The University of Exeter and Natural England have formally extended their strategic partnership today (Tuesday 3 March). Professor Sallie Bailey,...
Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions
A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the...
Global warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risks
Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous...