First microlasers capable of detecting individual molecules and ions could one day aid diagnosis
Scientists have created the first microlasers capable of detecting individual molecules and even single atomic ions, a breakthrough that could...
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Exeter Centre for Social Networks recognised as world leading research hub
The Exeter Centre for Social Networks (ECSN), part of the University of Exeter Business School, has been accredited by the...
European plants respond unevenly to climate warming
An international study shows how climate change is reshaping plant communities across Europe. Published in Nature, the study analysed a...
Focus on ‘personal virtue’ in Theranos scandal overlooks systems failure
Understanding the conditions in which Theranos operated - and not obsessing over personalities - is key to preventing similar corporate...
‘Unprecedented’ wildfires in tropical peatlands during 20th century
A new study reveals an unprecedented increase in wildfires in tropical peatlands during the 20th century. Peatlands store vast quantities of carbon below the Earth’s surface – more than all...
Olympic champion Helen Glover to visit Exeter for Leading Edge speaker series
Double Olympic champion Helen Glover OBE will visit the University of Exeter Business School today as the latest guest in...
Cornwall ocean study highlights value of low-cost eDNA tests
Low-cost DNA tests can reveal the range of wildlife living in our seas, according to a new study carried out...
Jackdaw chicks listen to adults to learn about predators
Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks...
Wildlife imaging shows that AI models aren’t as smart as we think
Using AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that...