Bumblebees drop to shake off Asian hornets
Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows. When attacked, buff-tailed bumblebees drop to...
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Hot weather hits productivity – even in air-conditioned factories
Hot weather reduces workers’ productivity – even if their workplace is air conditioned, new research shows. The study, led by...
Exeter team wins international prize for using AI to harmonise antibiotic resistance breakpoints
An international team led by the University of Exeter has won a global prize for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to...
Schools must address classroom bias against working-class pupils to level the education playing field
Teachers need to do more to celebrate the achievements of the working classes and confront social class biases in the...
Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
A rapid rise in the number of academic articles being published could undermine public trust in science, researchers have warned....
University of Exeter launches new initiative to forge business partnerships that tackle major challenges
The University of Exeter is launching a new initiative to support business partnerships and develop innovative solutions to today’s major...
Grandparent childcare may not help the wellbeing of mums or reduce mother-child conflict, study suggests
Grandparent childcare for toddlers doesn’t have an impact on the wellbeing of their mothers, a new study suggests. Extra help...
University of Exeter expertise supporting police youth work to reduce reoffending
Innovative work by Devon & Cornwall Police, supported by University of Exeter education experts, aims to decrease youth reoffending and...
University of Exeter joins group of leading research universities in assessment of business and community impact
The University of Exeter’s steadfast commitment to supporting and nurturing economic growth and businesses has been recognised in a comprehensive...