Porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby
Harbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research...
Ecology and Conservation
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...
Insects are victims too, not just invaders, says study
Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, harlequin ladybird and fire ant....
Global scientists call for ‘systems reset’ to redefine sustainable development
A new international study calls for a fundamental reset in how humanity understands and pursues sustainable development. The paper argues...
Penguins ‘starved to death en masse’ as food supply collapsed
Penguins living off the coast of South Africa have likely starved to death en masse during their moulting season as...
Distance from natural habitat doesn’t reduce pollination in tropical smallholder farms
Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn’t necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new...
Funding agencies can end profit-first science publishing
Funding organisations can fix the science publishing system – which currently puts profit first and science second – according to...
Exeter subjects excel in global ranking
University of Exeter research has ranked among the world’s best in a recently published league table. The Global Ranking...
Scientists discover new type of lion roar, which could help protect the iconic big cats
A new study has found African lions produce not one, but two distinct types of roars - a discovery set...