Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
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Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
A bird attacking a butterfly will often find its beak snapping at thin air. According to new research, that split-second...
Fish choose perfect partners in dating game study
Fish have “designed” their perfect partners in a new experiment – revealing simple male preferences and more complex female tastes....
Professor Kevin Gaston awarded honorary membership of British Ecological Society
University of Exeter researcher Professor Kevin Gaston has been awarded honorary membership of the British Ecological Society (BES) – the...
Major survey reveals public support for UK nature recovery
A major new survey reveals broad public support for policies to protect and restore nature in the UK. Researchers surveyed...
Exeter’s Business School secures Athena SWAN Silver award for advancing gender equality
The University of Exeter Business School has been recognised for its commitment to advancing gender equality with an Athena SWAN...
New ‘genetic tools’ could protect UK’s pollinators
Scientists aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK's pollinators from population collapse. Pollinators face mounting pressure from...
As El Niño looms, study finds rapid growth in climate extremes are hitting an unexpected region of the Amazon hardest
The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast and important indigenous territories, was...
The new tipping points playbook: The Earthshot Prize and the University of Exeter reveal how to make environmental repair unstoppable
Landmark new research from The Earthshot Prize and the University of Exeter’s Green Futures Solutions team, published today, reveals 51...