Cornwall ocean study highlights value of low-cost eDNA tests
Low-cost DNA tests can reveal the range of wildlife living in our seas, according to a new study carried out...
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Wildlife imaging shows that AI models aren’t as smart as we think
Using AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that...
Rachel Lambert joins the Environment and Sustainability Institute as Artist-in-Residence
Cornwall-based artist Rachel Lambert will begin a new residency at the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) this...
New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance
Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity...
Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity
Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths’ attraction to artificial light, such as...
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study...
Working with local communities to manage green spaces could help biodiversity crisis, new study finds
Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for...
University experts feature on BBC podcast exploring the life and legacy of an ocean giant
The story of a giant whale that died after becoming stranded on a Cornish beach, before being ‘inherited’ by the...
New global guide will help leaders understand and act on climate crisis
A new guide launched at COP30 will help policymakers understand the dangers of climate change – and the solutions that can bring about a safe and sustainable future. The Parliamentarians’...