Communities unite behind campaign for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are coming together to support a bid for Cornwall and the Isles...
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‘Tipping point’ to electric vehicles reached in Europe and China
Electric vehicle sales in China and Europe have reached a threshold or ‘tipping point’ that has triggered an irreversible shift...
Online game reveals secrets of animal camouflage
Scientists have used an online game to discover the secrets of animal camouflage – such as why tigers have stripes....
Major new summit brings together communities to find solutions for Cornwall’s housing challenges
Communities, experts and policymakers have come together at a major summit to seek practical solutions for Cornwall’s housing challenges. The...
Few percentage points could make difference between huge losses and gains in local elections
Slight changes to turnout or support could make the difference between momentous losses and colossal gains for political parties in...
Ancient bird poo reveals how climate change may shape future populations
Layers of ancient bird poo preserved in peatlands have given scientists a window into 8,000 years of seabird history. An...
Scientists identify the most urgent research questions facing the world’s peatlands
Researchers including from the University of Exeter have identified the most urgent unanswered questions about peatlands, providing a global roadmap...
Plan to reform institutions vital to UK’s AI ambitions, expert says
A five-year programme of institutional reform is the only credible route to mass AI adoption across the UK’s public services,...
Nuclear War at Ukraine-Russia border could trigger years of global climate disruption and radioactive fallout, research suggests.
Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe underscore the urgency of addressing the climate and radiological consequences of a regional nuclear conflict....