Chinese Communist Party zero-covid “volunteers” have suffered from stress and anxiety, study shows
“Volunteers” tasked with enforcing the Chinese Communist Party’s zero-covid policies have suffered from stress and anxiety, a new study shows....
Research news
Scientists turn to astrophysics to measure body clock in hospital patients
An interdisciplinary team led by University of Manchester scientists has adapted a technique originally developed to analyse data from stars...
Sir Michael Barber to chair work to improve life prospects across the South-West
Sir Michael Barber, a world-renowned expert on government delivery, will chair the newly created South-West Social Mobility Commission. The Commission’s...
Arts and humanities vital in national crises concludes COVID‐19 pandemic report
A comprehensive UK report assessing the contribution of arts and humanities research during the COVID‐19 pandemic has revealed a deep...
Children and young people need lessons in building strong relationships to counteract negative role models and “Disneyfied” portrayals of love, experts say
Children should get lessons in school on how to build strong relationships to counteract negative role models and any “Disneyfied”...
Ultra-strong ‘threads’ made of proteins help tiny organisms live in boiling acid
Scientists have discovered a new chain-like structure that helps single-celled organisms survive in the sulfur-rich hot acid springs of Yellowstone National Park...
“Robust” amendments to insurance law and international environmental law needed to allow carbon capture, utilisation and storage
“Robust” amendments to insurance law and international environmental law are needed to allow carbon capture, utilisation and storage to take...
University of Exeter sixth in People & Planet League
The University of Exeter has moved up to sixth place in a league table that ranks UK universities on sustainability...
Exeter joins new Nature Positive Universities Alliance
The University of Exeter is among the members of the new Nature Positive Universities Alliance, launched today at the UN Biodiversity...