‘Cool’ white car headlights more likely to dazzle moths
“Cool” white lights – such as those in modern car headlights – endanger moths by causing them to fly erratically,...
Alex Morrison
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global Carbon...
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global...
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...
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...