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...
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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...
Exeter leads pioneering new research collective- designed to spearhead the UK’s cutting-edge 3D nanoscale metamaterials science
A pioneering new research collective, designed to spearhead the UK’s world leading, cutting-edge 3D nanoscale metamaterials science, will be led...
UK can use digital revolution to adopt a circular economy, say experts
Experts from industry, academia, and government met at the Science Museum in London this week for the launch of the...
Innovative new eel pass designs offer hope for critically endangered species
A new type of eel pass that uses natural gravel substrate rather than existing plastic alternatives has proven to be...
Electric trucks overtaking diesel on lifetime cost
Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost – and smart policies can accelerate this transition,...
Wasp mums use remarkable memory when feeding offspring
Wasp mothers have stunning brainpower when it comes to feeding their young, new research shows. Digger wasps make a short...
Vanishing vultures could have hidden costs for the planet
Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found. A...