Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be absorbed, new research shows. Scientists have...
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Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future prospects
Male birds help their parents less than females because they’re too busy scouting for new places to live and breed,...
Project exploring potential for domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets receives funding boost
A pioneering project to explore the potential for a domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets - which could play a...
Pioneering river restoration declared a success delivering incredible benefits for nature and people within 12 months of completion
A year on from the completion of a three-year project on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Somerset to reconnect...
Global CO2 emissions from forest fires increase by 60%
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% globally since 2001,...
Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design
Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins – but different designs are more effective at different...
Exeter’s circular economy experts contribute to government roadmap to tackle NHS waste
Exeter’s pioneering work on creating a circular economy for medical devices has been instrumental to a new government strategy on...
Top scientists call for political leadership to tackle the climate crisis
A guide to help parliamentarians understand and respond to the challenges of climate change will be launched today (Wednesday) in...
Universities of Exeter and Khorfakkan sign new agreement to increase marine biology research and education
The University of Exeter has signed a significant new agreement with the University of Khorfakkan, designed to increase research and...