Butterflies and moths share ancient ‘blocks’ of DNA
Butterflies and moths share “blocks” of DNA dating back more than 200 million years, new research shows. Scientists from the...
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Plastic at almost all coral reefs
Almost all coral reefs – including some of the most remote on Earth – contain large pieces of plastic waste,...
Tiny fish surprise scientists in ‘volunteer’s dilemma’
Tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies have surprised scientists when faced with the so-called “volunteer’s dilemma”. The idea of the dilemma...
Fish ‘suffocating in the heat’: Exeter experts comment on UK’s hottest June
University of Exeter scientists have commented on the environmental impacts of the UK’s hottest June on record. According to the...
Exeter Science Centre and University of Exeter sign Memorandum of Understanding
Exeter Science Centre and the University of Exeter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further their shared ambitions...
Climate scenario models in financial services significantly underestimate climate risk
The financial services sector must act urgently to effectively consider and embed the impact of climate change into its risk...
Amazon dolphins at risk from fishing, dams and dredging
Amazon river dolphins are under threat from fishing and proposed new dams and dredging, research shows. Scientists used satellite tags...
1,000km challenge for conservation charity Another Way
A Conservation Biology and Ecology student from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus is set to walk over 1,000 kilometres...
Partnership between PIDG and University of Exeter will support major new investments in Africa based on climate science
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is joining forces with the University of Exeter and researchers across Africa to ensure...