New research finds pangolins in Africa hunted for food rather than illicit scales trade
One of the world’s most endangered mammals is being hunted in West Africa for the quality of its bushmeat and...
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UK to lead on responsible innovation in synthetic biology
A new £1.8 million research project aims to position the UK as a global leader in the responsible and ethical...
Poetry, Dance and Film Illuminate Two Iconic Nature Rich Sites in Devon and Cornwall
The ecology, history, and communities around two iconic nature rich sites in Devon and Cornwall are being brought to life...
Exeter spinout company partners with L’Oreal on research to reprogramme ageing cells
A biotech company which specialises in reprogramming ageing cells has partnered with L’Oréal Groupe, the beauty industry leader. L’Oréal recently...
Two decades of innovative windstorm research collaboration to continue as WTW-Exeter partnership is renewed
Global insurance broking firmWTW today announced the continuation of its long-standing partnership with the University of Exeter to advance understanding...
New way of measuring blood pressure could be a lifeline for thousands of people
A new method improving the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle could be crucial for people...
Growing influence of neuroscience training risks leaving the teaching profession devalued, study warns
The growing trend of encouraging educators to learn about how children’s brains work can offer reassurance, but it risks teachers’...
‘Traffic light’ dog-walking zones can benefit people, dogs & environment
“Traffic light” dog-walking zones in the UK can benefit people, dogs and the environment, according to a new report. An...
New AI Summit launched by the University of Exeter
A flagship event to help Devon businesses harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been announced by The University...