Queen Elizabeth II seen as British ‘hero’ – study shows
Queen Elizabeth II was seen by the public as an inspirational person – a hero – rather than a role...
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Great British Bioturbation-athon to unlock secrets of the seafloor in fight against climate change
This week, Scotland is hosting a first-of-its-kind experiment to determine the carbon storage potential of the ocean floor, and the...
“Devastating” fungal infections wiping out crops and threatening global food security, experts warn
Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies...
“Concerning” anxiety levels among women in farming linked with isolation, financial worries and workload
Financial pressures, long working hours and isolation are among with the causes of “concerning” levels of anxiety among farming women,...
Researcher wins prestigious award for work spotting early cancer signs
The University of Exeter’s Dr Sarah Bailey has won the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award 2023 for her work in...
New study explores surgical treatment options for women with pelvic organ prolapse
Researchers from the University of Exeter are involved in a new study exploring surgical treatment options for women with pelvic...
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...
Pandemic boost for Cornish learning must be used as a springboard to keep the language alive, study says
The momentum brought to Cornish learning during the pandemic needs to be used as a springboard to encourage more people...