Study confirms Arctic peatlands are expanding
New research confirms Arctic peatlands are expanding as temperatures continue to rise. The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the planet,...
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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...
Exeter celebrates a decade of degree apprenticeships
The University of Exeter will celebrate a decade of delivering degree apprenticeships when it hosts a series of workshops, information...
Science and art to combine at Exeter micro festival to highlight the issues impacting our water systems
At a time of increasing pressure on our water systems, a new microfestival will showcase environmental artists exploring the wonder...
Governments urged to fix ‘faulty radar’ in economic climate models
Economic models used by governments, central banks and investors are increasingly understating physical climate risk because they rely on assumptions...
Exeter’s key role in developing quantum sensors to improve medical diagnoses and navigation
The University of Exeter is leading the UK part of a new multi-million-pound collaborative project developing next generation quantum sensing...
New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance
Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity...
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...
No evidence that using gender inclusive language alone helps women in the workplace, study shows
The use of gender inclusive language may not in itself help women in the workplace, a new study shows. Researchers...