‘Invisible forest’ of algae thrives as ocean warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows. Phytoplankton are tiny drifting...
Earth and Environmental Science
Exeter triumphs in first round of University Challenge
The University of Exeter is through to the second round of the BBC’s long-running quiz show, University Challenge, after seeing...
Exeter team set for University Challenge
Students from the University of Exeter will be appearing on the current season of the BBC’s long-running quiz programme, University...
University of Exeter to relaunch undergraduate Mining Engineering at the Camborne School of Mines
The University of Exeter is set to relaunch its historic undergraduate Mining Engineering degree programme, it has been announced. The...
Scientists make breakthrough in causes behind one of the most significant climate catastrophes
Scientists have made a crucial breakthrough in the quest to solve one of the most significant climate catastrophes on record....
“Unjustifiable environmental risk” leads to calls for worldwide moratorium on deep seabed mining
Scientists have called for a blanket worldwide moratorium on deep seabed mining – insisting the controversial emerging industry currently poses...
Multiple awards for Exeter departments in international framework promoting gender equality.
Five departments at the University of Exeter have been recognised for their commitment to gender equality in the latest Athena...
Drifting crustaceans could hold key to climate change
The vast quantity of tiny animals in the global ocean could play a vital role in slowing climate change, scientists...
Flagship individuals can boost conservation
“Flagship” individual animals like Cecil the lion or Freya the walrus can boost conservation, new research suggests. Much-loved species like...