High-resolution mapping reveals ocean carbon sink detail
As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, the ocean plays a crucial role in helping to reduce the full...
Earth and Environmental Science
Arctic peatlands expanding as climate warms
Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground...
‘Traffic light’ dog-walking zones can benefit people, dogs & environment
“Traffic light” dog-walking zones in the UK can benefit people, dogs and the environment, according to a new report. An...
Innovative new eel pass designs offer hope for critically endangered species
A new type of eel pass that uses natural gravel substrate rather than existing plastic alternatives has proven to be...
Three Exeter experts on REF 2029 panels
Three University of Exeter academics have been appointed to prestigious Research Excellence Framework (REF) panels. REF is the UK’s system...
Science ‘storytelling’ urgently needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say....
‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs
Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows. A team of scientists...
Exhibition highlights Cornish orchard growing apples from discarded cores
A new exhibition highlights an orchard whose trees started life as cores discarded in Cornwall’s hedgerows and waysides. Every apple...
Risk-informed policies needed to avoid climate meltdown
Climate policies must account for faster-than-expected warming to “avoid the catastrophic impacts of not changing course”, say the experts behind...