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,...
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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”...
Research reveals countries where record-breaking heatwaves are likely to cause most harm
A new study has highlighted under-prepared regions across the world most at risk of the devastating effects of scorching temperatures....
Cornwall in the limelight at the United Nations
Cornwall has been in the limelight at the United Nations today (Tuesday, April 25th), with researchers at the Camborne School...
Plant species might not need to move far for favourable climates
Plant species may only need to move short distances to track their preferred habitats as the climate changes, according to...
University of Exeter Business School researchers awarded British Academy fellowships
Three University of Exeter researchers are among the recipients of prestigious mid-career fellowships from the British Academy. The researchers will...