Exeter expert outlines challenges to adopting AI across government
An Exeter digital economist last week appeared before the government’s Public Accounts Committee to highlight some of the issues with...
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Migrating flies vital for people and nature
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major...
Science ‘storytelling’ urgently needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say....
‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs
Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows. A team of scientists...
Classroom talk plays a key part in the teaching of writing, study shows
The way teachers manage classroom discussion with pupils plays a key role in the teaching of writing, a new study...
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Harnessing Heat to Control Magnetism in 2D Materials
Pioneering new research could help unlock exciting new potential to create ultrafast, laser-driven storage devices. Groundbreaking research, led by experts...
Climate cost of global trawling still uncertain
The amount of carbon released by seabed fishing worldwide is uncertain and must be urgently investigated, researchers say. Convex Seascape...
Radical study of medieval warhorses set to be unveiled in new book
The most comprehensive study of medieval warhorses ever undertaken will be released in the form of a radical new book...
Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis...