Protect habitat to prevent pandemics
An international research team has proposed using ecological perspectives to prevent the occurrence of disease outbreaks. Pandemics begin when disease-harboring...
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Historian publishes shocking new book on the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan
A powerful new history book that seeks to demystify the notorious Ku Klux Klan has been published by an expert...
SETsquared named UK’s top startup hub in Financial Times ranking
The SETsquared Partnership, a unique enterprise collaboration between six universities including the University of Exeter, has been named top startup...
Children with language disorders may fall victims to false friends, study warns
Children with language disorders may fall victims to false friends, who may misuse their trust, a study warns.Pupils with difficulties...
Greener streets linked to better sleep
Living on a greener street or having views of blue spaces from your home will help you sleep for longer....
‘Winners and losers’ as global warming forces plants uphill
Some plant species will “win” and others will “lose” as global warming forces them to move uphill, new research shows....
Tudor era horse cemetery in Westminster revealed as likely resting place for elite imported animals
Archaeological analysis of a near unique animal cemetery discovered in London nearly 30 years ago has revealed the international scale...
Government’s approach to realising benefits of AI assessed in new report
A new report on the UK government’s use of AI offers insight into accelerating its adoption and overcoming the barriers...
Bees need food up to a month earlier than provided by recommended pollinator plants
New research from the Universities of Oxford and Exeter has revealed that plant species recommended as "pollinator friendly"* in Europe...