Global hunt for ‘positive tipping points’
Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to accelerate the green transition – and have...
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Protect biodiversity ‘processes’ – not just pandas and polar bears
Conservation should focus on protecting natural “processes” – not just specific species, researchers say. Current policies often focus on flagship...
Robot crab reveals how males compete in claw-waving contest
A robot crab has helped scientists understand how male fiddler crabs compete over females. Male fiddler crabs have one oversized...
New research reveals ancient alliance between woody plants and microbes has potential to protect precious peatlands
As the climate warms and regional drying becomes more frequent, peatlands – some of the planet’s most important carbon sinks...
Research shows social divides in how Germans use and perceive Generative AI
A new study reveals that Germans are deeply divided in how they perceive the rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI),...
Female election candidates less likely to be retweeted and receive media coverage, study shows
Female candidates in recent UK General Elections were less likely to be retweeted than male candidates and less likely to...
Climate interventions to save our oceans need stronger governance
Climate interventions are accelerating in our oceans – but without responsible governance, they could do more harm than good, according...
Exeter hosts senior Tsinghua delegation for joint institute leadership discussions
The strategic vision of a landmark initiative in global humanities was the focus of a visit from one of the...
Prestigious fellowship funds research into good speech in Christianity
The nature of ‘good’ speech and how today’s debates around freedom of speech and abusive public discourse are influenced by...