Millions of insects migrate through 30-metre Pyrenees pass
Over 17 million insects migrate each year through a single mountain pass on the border between France and Spain, new...
Alex Morrison
Dutch lobsters are a uniquely isolated population
Scientists from the University of Exeter have identified a unique and isolated lobster population in the Netherlands, new research shows....
Exeter researchers write to councillors over Active Streets Trial
University of Exeter researchers and educators have called on councillors to rely on “sound evidence” when making decisions on Exeter’s...
Trout in mine-polluted rivers are genetically ‘isolated’
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically “isolated” from other trout,...
New funding for ‘mini-projects’ to make fashion sustainable
A new network will offer grants of up to £100,000 for “mini-projects” to make sustainable fashion a reality. Future Fibres...
AI will play a crucial role in tackling biodiversity crisis
Scientists say artificial intelligence can transform the identification and monitoring of species across the world, providing a revolutionary tool in...
Young whale’s journey highlights threats facing ocean animals
A young whale’s journey across the Mediterranean highlights the many threats facing ocean animals, researchers say. Scientists from Greenpeace and...
Cornish nature search reveals new spider species
A spider species previously unknown to science has been discovered on the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall. Several...
British shellfish and seaweed farms could provide valuable habitats for coastal fish species, according to new research
Shellfish and seaweed farming offer potentially sustainable food sources and are increasingly recognised for their additional environmental benefits, but research...