Chip-shop fish among key seabed engineers
Many of the fish we eat play a key role in maintaining the seabed – and therefore our climate, new...
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Hopelessness and fear in the face of climate change leads to failure to adapt
Feelings of fear and hopelessness can lead agricultural producers to fall into ‘climate traps’ when attempting to combat the worse...
World on course to trigger multiple climate ‘tipping points’ unless action accelerates
Multiple climate “tipping points” are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows....
Wild chimps filmed sharing ‘boozy’ fruit
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol. A research team led by...
More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new...
Overshoot: What does it mean to exceed and return to global warming of 1.5°C?
Many national and corporate climate targets seek to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Yet, global warming continues to increase. This...
Skills swapping project helps Exeter’s international students make friends with older members of Devon community
International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost...
Apprenticeship achievement rate at Exeter hits 80%
Four out of five apprentices at the University of Exeter successfully complete their training and assessment on time, new figures...
Researcher to tour England by bike to interview women in farming
A University of Exeter researcher will cycle hundreds of miles across England to interview women in farming about their visions...