New study investigates the causes of repetitive negative thoughts
A new £5 million study will use cutting-edge brain science techniques to investigate why repetitive negative thoughts, also known as...
Research news
Record-breaking council by-election trends means candidates more likely to win with less voter support, study warns
The growing trend of record-breaking council by-election results will mean more close contests and more candidates winning with little voter...
New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance
Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity...
Move away from focus on data value could support international efforts to stop social media giants collecting excessive personal information
Legal efforts to tackle excessive personal information collection by social media giants could transcend international boundaries if nations moved away...
Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity
Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths’ attraction to artificial light, such as...
No evidence that using gender inclusive language alone helps women in the workplace, study shows
The use of gender inclusive language may not in itself help women in the workplace, a new study shows. Researchers...
UK’s “dangerously slow” home defence efforts leave nation unprepared for foreign threats, report warns
The UK’s “underpowered and dangerously slow” home defence efforts mean the nation faces critical vulnerabilities when compared to allied countries,...
Exeter in multi-million pound research initiative to transform mental health support
The University of Exeter is set to become a key member of a regional hub for pioneering mental health research...
Global health impacts of plastics systems could double by 2040
The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate...