Arctic peatlands expanding as climate warms
Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground...
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New test could save lives from deadly fungal infection which spiked during pandemic
A new lateral-flow test could one day save lives across the world through early detection of a deadly fungal disease...
Exeter and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology sign research agreement
The University of Exeter and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have signed an agreement to strengthen their...
Two Exeter projects awarded ERC grants
Two University of Exeter projects have been awarded funding by the European Research Council (ERC). The HYMOTOX project – led...
UK to lead on responsible innovation in synthetic biology
A new £1.8 million research project aims to position the UK as a global leader in the responsible and ethical...
Two decades of innovative windstorm research collaboration to continue as WTW-Exeter partnership is renewed
Global insurance broking firmWTW today announced the continuation of its long-standing partnership with the University of Exeter to advance understanding...
30% conservation plan ‘insufficient’ to protect large ocean species
Plans to protect 30% of the ocean are “insufficient” for conservation of large ocean animals, according to new research. The...
Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation
Extractive activity in international waters - including fishing, seabed mining, and oil and gas exploitation - should be banned forever,...
Origins of ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b revealed
Researchers have used new clues from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to provide a fascinating insight into how the...