Wasp mums use remarkable memory when feeding offspring
Wasp mothers have stunning brainpower when it comes to feeding their young, new research shows. Digger wasps make a short...
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Vanishing vultures could have hidden costs for the planet
Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found. A...
Just 30 tree species dominate world’s most diverse savanna
Scientists have found that a mere 30 species of trees in the Cerrado – the world’s largest and most floristically...
Scottish shrimp study illuminates new potential for bait-less fishing
Fishing pots fitted with LED lights catch significantly more shrimp and fish, new research shows. In the new study, by...
First research project funded through new collaborative ‘Grand Challenges’ initiative
A project investigating the potential for probiotics to improve food security and biodiversity in the aquaculture sector has become the...
New project investigates mysteries of Sun’s atmosphere
A new £5 million, five-year project will tackle fundamental questions in solar physics. The Sun’s activity has a profound impact...
Discover remarkable stories of life on Devon’s coast through new interactive art trail
A new interactive art trail telling the stories of ten unique Devon families with a strong connection to the sea...
Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows
England’s rural councils play a crucial role in the country’s economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other...
Exeter experts advised on ‘Ocean’ by Sir David Attenborough
University of Exeter researchers gave scientific advice for Ocean – the new film and book by Sir David Attenborough. The...