Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
Significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems,...
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‘We Are the Possible’: Ground-breaking UK-UAE initiative to catalyse climate action and solutions for COP28
An international programme of climate-inspired art and education involving leading scientists, health experts, educators, artists, youth leaders and schoolchildren from...
Women receiving inflated risks from genetic testing could undergo unnecessary breast surgery
Women could be opting to have unnecessary surgery to avoid breast cancer, after being told they are at high risk...
A third of women working in surgery have been sexually assaulted by a colleague, says survey
Sexual misconduct is rife among colleagues in the UK surgical workforce, with women disproportionately impacted and staff believing organisations are...
Artificial intelligence could help build pollen jigsaw of present and ancient flora
An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a comprehensive picture of present and...
Exeter’s Medical Mycology Centre attains prestigious international diamond status
World leading medical mycology centre based in Exeter has been accredited with a top-level rating for excellence in research facilities...
£1.9 million NIHR funding announced for innovative brain health app
£1.9 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will fund development of a new app to...
Jo Pavey joining elite athlete panel as British Science Festival comes to Exeter
A headline panel of elite athletes including World, European, and Commonwealth medalist Jo Pavey MBE has been announced at this...
Revolutionary gene sequencing technology arrives in Exeter
A transformational system for Whole Genome Sequencing has arrived at the NHS Exeter Genomics Laboratory, marking a momentous moment for...