Exeter researcher secures over half a million pounds to tackle health conditions caused by dormant bacteria
Over half a million pounds has been awarded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to tackle cholera and gastroenteric...
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Environmental Social Science Awards announced as part of ACCESS Flex Fund
The winners of the first round of the Advancing Capacity for Climate Environment Social Science (ACCESS) Flex Fund competition have...
Arctic terns may navigate climate dangers
Arctic terns – which fly on the longest migrations of any animal on Earth – may be able to navigate...
Exeter to support construction of largest ever European Solar Telescope
The University of Exeter is part of a consortium of universities that will develop designs for the biggest solar telescope...
Treatment of psychiatric patients in the community requires long-term political and financial support, study shows
Major changes aimed at treating psychiatric patients in the community instead of hospital requires clear and strong leadership, as well...
New digital tools for more sustainable shrimp production
Researchers at the University of Exeter are helping the Bangladesh shrimp industry become more sustainable through a new set of...
Male crickets court females in unison – unless rivals get too close
Male crickets sing in unison to attract females – but stop singing if a rival gets too close, new research...
Male killer whales protected by post-menopause mothers
Post-menopause female killer whales protect their sons – but not their daughters – from fights with other whales, new research...
Immune systems develop ‘silver bullet’ defences against common bacteria
Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in food, new research shows. Previous theories...