Philosophy aligns with economics on how to value future generations in climate policy
A survey of philosophers finds they broadly agree with economists on the best way of valuing the environment of the future...
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New study challenges common perceptions of Victorian register office weddings
Register office weddings were more popular with older couples rather than runaway teenagers when introduced by the Victorians, new analysis...
Exeter’s Mood Disorders Centre part of £42m national mental health research funding
A psychological research, assessment, treatment, and training centre for people in the South West who suffer from depression is set...
Defence lawyers face challenges accessing and reviewing digital evidence, study shows
Defence lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows. Solicitors and barristers...
Explore Exeter’s historic maps and create unique new street plan as part of new exhibition
People can be inspired by Exeter’s fascinating historic maps and help create a unique new street plan of the city...
Public aware of and accept use of bacteria-killing viruses as alternative to antibiotics, study shows
The public are in favour of the development of bacteria-killing viruses as an alternative to antibiotics – and more efforts...
New support for mature students helping them to make the next steps to education or work
New support for mature students across Devon is helping them to make the move on to university and different careers....
Ozone treaty is delaying first ice-free Arctic summer
A 1987 global deal to protect the ozone layer is delaying the first ice-free Arctic summer by up to 15...
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would save billions from dangerously hot climate
Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures by 2100, new research...