Exeter astrophysicist awarded prestigious French Academy of Science medal
A University of Exeter academic has been awarded a prestigious science award in France in recognition of her pioneering research into the structure...
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Peatlands project wins prestigious ERC grant
A project studying the impact of climate change on peatlands has won a prestigious Synergy Grant from the European Research...
Solar radiation modification could reduce global temperatures but is no substitute for reducing emissions, says Royal Society
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally,...
How might Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ affect British Isles’ weather?
How might Arctic sea-ice loss affect the British Isles’ weather? That is the question a team of researchers from the...
‘Resilience Science Must-Knows’: Landmark report shows how decision makers can manage global crises
As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience – the ability to live...
Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates
A partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways...
Land carbon sinks cannot keep up, while rising temperatures spread disease and threaten incomes – report warns
The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has...
International research collaboration finds solar gamma rays could unlock the mystery of the Sun’s hidden magnetic fields
New research conducted by an international team of physicians has found that high-energy gamma rays might offer the key to...
‘Derailment’ warning as world faces threats to its ability to act on climate change
The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally “derail” climate action, researchers have warned. With global warming breaching 1.5°C...