By aged two girls are already playing outside less than boys
The first national survey of play in preschool-aged children in Britain has found that from the age of two-years-old, girls...
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Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design
Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins – but different designs are more effective at different...
Exeter’s circular economy experts contribute to government roadmap to tackle NHS waste
Exeter’s pioneering work on creating a circular economy for medical devices has been instrumental to a new government strategy on...
First study to show high potency cannabis use leaves unique signature on DNA
High potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA, according to new research by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology...
Educational psychologists can play a part in fighting TikTok mental health and neurodiversity misinformation
Educational psychologists could help to fight mental health and neurodiversity misinformation on TikTok as more young people self-diagnose based on...
Universities of Exeter and Khorfakkan sign new agreement to increase marine biology research and education
The University of Exeter has signed a significant new agreement with the University of Khorfakkan, designed to increase research and...
New temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forest
Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research...
Largescale study of children with genetic disorders finds huge benefits of diagnosis
For Lisa Hawker, getting a diagnosis of her daughter Jaydi’s rare genetic condition was life-saving. Jaydi has a rare form...
Solar industry at ‘critical juncture’ with circular economy crucial to government target
A new report on the solar industry warns ‘the time is now’ to implement circular economy measures that help it...