Hazel dormice should be classified as ‘endangered’, according to new research
New research has highlighted issues about how the conservation status of different species is classified, and suggests the focus should...
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Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep-sea mining
Seabed mining could soon begin in the deep ocean – but the potential impact on animals including whales is unknown,...
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...
Circular economist secures prestigious Research Fellowship
One of the University of Exeter’s rising stars in the field of circular economy and digital manufacturing has been awarded...
Research uncovers how the Valentine’s Day Telegram provided ‘love on delivery’ to revitalise the holiday tradition
New research has revealed how Valentine’s Day telegrams in the years surrounding World War Two played an important role in...
New damselfly sharing habitat with UK natives
A damselfly species that came to the UK from Europe poses a minimal risk to native damselflies and dragonflies, new...
Incel activity online is evolving to become more extreme, study shows
Incel activity online is evolving to become more extreme as some of the online spaces hosting its violent and misogynistic...
Research finds public broadly favour taking action to stop spread of harmful misinformation online
The majority of people support robust action being taken to control the spread of harmful misinformation via social media, a...