Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
An explosion in the number of academic articles being published is unsustainable and erodes public trust in science, a landmark...
Ecology and Conservation
Leopards can be identified by their roar
Each leopard has its own unique roar through which it can be identified, a new study finds. In the first...
Monkey mapping model could boost conservation
A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans. With an estimated 75%...
Montserrat’s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders
Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories – according...
Scientific and engineering wonders wow children attending annual Christmas event
A trio of magical stories from the worlds of science and engineering have been shared with schoolchildren in Cornwall as...
Europe’s native oyster ecosystems have ‘collapsed’
Scientists have revealed that Europe’s native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has ‘collapsed’, highlighting the importance...
Exeter ecologist awarded as future leader in climate and health research
Congratulations to Dr Dan Padfield, who has been awarded the 2024 Emerging Leaders Prize by the Medical Research Foundation. The...
Migration is a marathon – not a sprint – for hoverflies
Migratory hoverflies fly further – but not faster – than their non-migratory relatives, new research shows. Scientists caught migrating marmalade...
‘Cool’ white car headlights more likely to dazzle moths
“Cool” white lights – such as those in modern car headlights – endanger moths by causing them to fly erratically,...