Scientists identify distant planet six times bigger than Jupiter
A massive exoplanet orbiting twin stars approximately 500 light-years from Earth has been found by astronomers. HD 143811 b is...
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Earth Rover Program launches globally on World Soil Day
The Earth Rover Program launches globally today (World Soil Day), unveiling “soilsmology”, which promises greatly to improve our understanding and...
Penguins ‘starved to death en masse’ as food supply collapsed
Penguins living off the coast of South Africa have likely starved to death en masse during their moulting season as...
Funding agencies can end profit-first science publishing
Funding organisations can fix the science publishing system – which currently puts profit first and science second – according to...
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study...
New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer
Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous...
Scientists discover new type of lion roar, which could help protect the iconic big cats
A new study has found African lions produce not one, but two distinct types of roars - a discovery set...
‘Worms in space’ experiment aims to investigate the biological effects of spaceflight
Universities of Exeter and Leicester collaborate on mission to send nematode worms to the International Space Station A crew of...
Exeter researchers meet MPs to give insight on ways to tackle climate change and pollution
Researchers from the University of Exeter met with Members of Parliament in Westminster to present their latest insights on pollution...