Lynx reintroduction in Scotland? It’s complicated
Plans to reintroduce the lynx in Scotland provoke a complex range of opinions, new research shows. Lynx died out in...
Biosciences
Three Exeter academics awarded prestigious Discovery Fellowships
Three University of Exeter researchers have been awarded Discovery Fellowships by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Dr...
Noise harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems
Noise from human activities is harming ocean invertebrates and ecosystems, new research shows. Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies on the...
Exeter experts welcome High Seas Treaty
Ocean researchers from the University of Exeter have welcomed the United Nations High Seas Treaty. After negotiations that began more...
Exeter Professor elected as Fellow of prestigious academy for excellence in microbiology
An Exeter professor whose research focuses on lung infections caused by environmental mould has been recognised by the award of...
Hen harrier row could unlock other conservation conflicts
The long-running row over Britain’s hen harriers could offer lessons for other conservation conflicts, new research shows. Hen harriers’ prey...
Exeter’s medical science and healthcare students recognise staff for excellence
Students in the University of Exeter’s Health Professions and Sciences Awards have awarded prizes to staff to thank them for...
New bid to protect Central Arctic Ocean
Researchers and an Arctic explorer are working together to protect the ocean that surrounds the North Pole. Due to rapid...
Double prize success for Exeter students at international biology competition
A multidisciplinary team of undergraduate students have won two awards in the international Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition. The iGEM...