Focus on people to boost Africa’s climate resilience
Investments in Africa’s infrastructure can make people and communities far more resilient to the threats posed by climate change, a...
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Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for thrush
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections (thrush), by shedding new light...
Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate
The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points – and progress towards positive tipping...
Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities
Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall....
University of Exeter expert leads research to help inform the fight against inequality in Europe
A University of Exeter expert will lead major new research to help inform the fight against inequality, racism and xenophobia...
Fossil CO2 emissions at record high in 2023
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen again in 2023 – reaching record levels, according to new research from...
Urgent work needed to tackle “substantial” digital health inequality, study recommends
Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned. A new study says urgent...
Botany must feature more prominently on the school curriculum to promote awareness of climate change, study warns
Children must be taught more about the importance of plants if education about climate change and sustainability is to be...
Hip hop dancing promotes awareness of disability rights and performance equality, study shows
Hip hop dancing can be used to spread awareness of disability rights and help those with sight problems to participate...