Britain appears as a “useful idiot” to corrupt Central Asian elites, experts warn
Britain appears as a “useful idiot” to corrupt Central Asian elites because UK-based professionals can hide and secure ill-gotten gains,...
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Small wildlife surveys can produce ‘big picture’ results
Small-scale wildlife surveys can reveal the health of entire ecosystems, new research shows. Monitoring wildlife is one of the most...
Decriminalising homosexual sex cut crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health
Repealing laws that criminalised sexual intercourse between same-sex partners brought down crime and improved LGBTQ+ mental health in the US,...
Exeter medical student in panel discussion on diversity to launch Respect Festival
A medical student at The University of Exeter has been confirmed as a guest speaker on a discussion panel at...
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...
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...