University experts feature on BBC podcast exploring the life and legacy of an ocean giant
The story of a giant whale that died after becoming stranded on a Cornish beach, before being ‘inherited’ by the...
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Scientists map the genetic distribution of maerl-forming algae across South West
A habitat-building coralline algae that provides a vital nursing ground for marine species and an important blue carbon ecosystem has...
Professor Sir Steve Smith honoured with lifetime achievement award by Times Higher Education
Professor Sir Steve Smith, the University of Exeter’s long-serving former Vice-Chancellor, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by...
New global guide will help leaders understand and act on climate crisis
A new guide launched at COP30 will help policymakers understand the dangers of climate change – and the solutions that can bring about a safe and sustainable future. The Parliamentarians’...
UK prawn farms could spark sustainable seafood revolution
Farming king prawns indoors in tanks on UK farmland could create a thriving, sustainable seafood industry, researchers say. King prawns...
Extensive dog diversity millennia before modern breeding practices
A groundbreaking archaeological study has revealed when domestic dogs first began to show the remarkable diversity that characterises them today....
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025 – reaching a record high, according...
University researchers ranked among the most influential in the world
Scientists at the University of Exeter have been ranked among the most influential and respected in the world according to...
Extra defence investment essential to maintain a durable defence culture, experts warn
Critical defence challenges mean the Government must invest in people so that they can develop the skills and knowledge to...