Antarctic ‘greening’ at dramatic rate
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows. The...
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‘Art for insects’ could help save pollinators
Gardens can become “living artworks” to help prevent the disastrous decline of pollinating insects, according to researchers working on a...
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new...
Flowers planted in Cornish towns create buzzing hubs for pollinators
Planting flowers in urban green spaces across Cornwall significantly boosted numbers of pollinating insects, new research shows. The Making Space...
Celebratory anniversary event to explore Sustainable Development Goals in Cornwall
Economic growth, clean energy and gender equality – and their importance and value to Cornwall – will be among the...
Warming stops tiny organisms working together
Hotter conditions prevent two tiny organisms working together for mutual benefit, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists studied a...
Environmental benefits at the heart of new solar research partnership
In an industry first, EDF Renewables UK and Nature Positive have today announced a long-term academic partnership with the University...
National art project comes to Cornwall with gifting of symbolic globe for the Penryn Campus
A stunning globe adorned with 400 swallows – each representing one year of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans –...
Wild swimmers, surfers and paddlers wanted to help identify pollution risks in rivers and sea
People who spend time in natural waters are being invited to join two University of Exeter studies to help researchers...