Migration is a marathon – not a sprint – for hoverflies
Migratory hoverflies fly further – but not faster – than their non-migratory relatives, new research shows. Scientists caught migrating marmalade...
Environment
Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms
“Specialist” lifeforms that live under Arctic sea ice are at risk as the ice retreats, new research shows. Scientists studied...
Exeter joins £5-million collaboration to scale UK climate startups
The UK has received a serious boost in its fight against climate change with the launch of the Climate Scaling...
Study shows why elderly animals offer crucial scientific insights
A new study on ageing in the animal kingdom has highlighted how urgently Earth’s oldest and wises creatures must be...
New £4 million project to better predict response of Southern Ocean to climate change
University of Exeter researchers are involved in a new £4 million research project that will help predict the effects of...
Land-use policy rethink vital to hit net zero
A fundamental shift in how land-use subsidies are implemented would give taxpayers better value for money and improve the UK’s...
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global Carbon...
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global...
Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals
Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative...