Coastal mega-cities expose wildlife to ‘relentless’ boat traffic
Coastal mega-cities expose ocean wildlife and habitats to “relentless” boat traffic, new research shows. The study focussed on China’s Greater...
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Exeter researcher receives Frontiers Planet Prize honour
An Exeter academic has been recognised by the Frontiers Planet Prize for providing a breakthrough to an important environmental issue....
Exeter researchers edit special journal issue on animal culture and conservation
Exeter scientists are among those who have discovered many animals learn and pass on behaviours through social learning or culture, which...
Businesses want university researchers to plug AI skills gaps
University researchers are in demand to help address skills shortages across a range of industries including AI and machine learning....
Chip-shop fish among key seabed engineers
Many of the fish we eat play a key role in maintaining the seabed – and therefore our climate, new...
Hopelessness and fear in the face of climate change leads to failure to adapt
Feelings of fear and hopelessness can lead agricultural producers to fall into ‘climate traps’ when attempting to combat the worse...
World on course to trigger multiple climate ‘tipping points’ unless action accelerates
Multiple climate “tipping points” are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows....
Wild chimps filmed sharing ‘boozy’ fruit
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol. A research team led by...
More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new...