Exeter-led projects win EPSRC grants for ‘nature-based engineering’
Two projects led by the University of Exeter have been awarded grants by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council...
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‘Tipping point’ to electric vehicles reached in Europe and China
Electric vehicle sales in China and Europe have reached a threshold or ‘tipping point’ that has triggered an irreversible shift...
Needle that could transform cancer diagnostics wins top award
A new medical needle with the potential to transform how diseases are diagnosed has won a prestigious award from the...
Online game reveals secrets of animal camouflage
Scientists have used an online game to discover the secrets of animal camouflage – such as why tigers have stripes....
Exeter alumni included on prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list
University of Exeter alumni have been singled out by Forbes for the huge impact they are making in their young...
Ancient bird poo reveals how climate change may shape future populations
Layers of ancient bird poo preserved in peatlands have given scientists a window into 8,000 years of seabird history. An...
Scientists identify the most urgent research questions facing the world’s peatlands
Researchers including from the University of Exeter have identified the most urgent unanswered questions about peatlands, providing a global roadmap...
Plan to reform institutions vital to UK’s AI ambitions, expert says
A five-year programme of institutional reform is the only credible route to mass AI adoption across the UK’s public services,...
Host of positive ‘tipping points’ can regenerate nature
A host of positive “tipping points” can spark rapid nature recovery, a leading expert says. Action to protect and restore...