Scientists will tune in to sounds of the Amazon
Scientists are to deploy a network of microphones in the Amazon rainforest to listen and measure the numbers and species...
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‘Data sandbox’ can make circular fashion a reality
A new ‘data sandbox’ for the UK fashion and textiles sector will pave the way for circular economy principles to...
Should Pine Martens return to the South West? Share your thoughts!
People across the South West are being given a unique opportunity to give their views on the potential reintroduction of...
Small wildlife surveys can produce ‘big picture’ results
Small-scale wildlife surveys can reveal the health of entire ecosystems, new research shows. Monitoring wildlife is one of the most...
Decriminalising homosexual sex cut crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health
Repealing laws that criminalised sexual intercourse between same-sex partners brought down crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health in the US,...
Exeter expert receives prestigious award
Dr Matt Finn, from the University of Exeter, has received a prestigious award from the Royal Geographical Society. Dr Finn,...
Independent test centre for hydrogen marine propulsion systems launched
An independent centre for the testing and demonstration of marine hydrogen propulsion systems in the southwest of the UK launched...
Twilight zone at risk from climate change
Life in the ocean’s “twilight zone” could decline dramatically due to climate change, new research suggests. The twilight zone (200m...
Prehistoric poo reveals ‘waves’ of extinction in Colombia
(scroll down for Spanish version) Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two “waves”...