Exeter launches medical mycology unit in Latin America to fight global fungal disease crisis
To combat the global threat posed by fungal diseases, the University of Exeter is expanding its world-leading research expertise by...
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Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to...
Five-week voyage will explore hidden world of tiny ocean animals
Researchers on a five-week voyage will investigate the vital role of tiny animals called zooplankton in ocean ecosystems and carbon...
Ozone pollution reduces tropical forest growth
Ozone gas is reducing the growth of tropical forests – leaving an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon uncaptured each...
Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer risk
New research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to...
‘Art for insects’ could help save pollinators
Gardens can become “living artworks” to help prevent the disastrous decline of pollinating insects, according to researchers working on a...
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new...
Flowers planted in Cornish towns create buzzing hubs for pollinators
Planting flowers in urban green spaces across Cornwall significantly boosted numbers of pollinating insects, new research shows. The Making Space...
Five lessons to level up conservation successfully
Conservation needs to scale successfully to protect nature. A new paper takes lessons from around the world to show how...