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...
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South West teenagers graduate from prestigious programme designed to inspire a future legal career
Hard-working teenagers from across the South West have celebrated graduating from a prestigious course which gives them the skills and...
Scottish shrimp study illuminates new potential for bait-less fishing
Fishing pots fitted with LED lights catch significantly more shrimp and fish, new research shows. In the new study, by...
Opinion: Unconditional Surrender 1945 – an 80th anniversary reflection upon VE and VJ Days
by Professor Richard Overy It is now 80 years since Germany and Japan surrendered to the Allied powers on the...
Lower Hoopern Valley biodiversity enhancements celebrated by community event
Work to enhance the flourishing biodiversity at a local nature site has been celebrated at a vibrant community event. More...
Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows
England’s rural councils play a crucial role in the country’s economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other...
Exeter experts advised on ‘Ocean’ by Sir David Attenborough
University of Exeter researchers gave scientific advice for Ocean – the new film and book by Sir David Attenborough. The...
Coastal mega-cities expose wildlife to ‘relentless’ boat traffic
Coastal mega-cities expose ocean wildlife and habitats to “relentless” boat traffic, new research shows. The study focussed on China’s Greater...
Laws governing finance and investment can help to protect society from dangers of quantum computing, study shows
Existing legislation which governs finance and investment can help to protect society from the dangers associated with advances in quantum...