Magicians don’t mind sharing the secrets behind tricks – if they are their own, study shows
Magic is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and much of its enchantment is said to rely on the...
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Keeping fewer friends protects ageing monkeys from diseases
Becoming less sociable protects older monkeys from getting ill, new research shows. Many animals, including humans, are known to experience...
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be absorbed, new research shows. Scientists have...
Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future prospects
Male birds help their parents less than females because they’re too busy scouting for new places to live and breed,...
Creative curricular reforms needed to improve opportunities for young people
Educators and industry leaders from across the South West have called for a more creative school curriculum that engages students...
Some of China’s actions in the South China Sea contravene international law, study argues
Some of China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea contravene international law, a new study suggests. The People’s Republic...
Final round of investment confirmed for inspiring community arts projects
Six community arts projects are celebrating after successfully winning funding for exciting initiatives in Exeter. The winning groups will deliver...
Project exploring potential for domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets receives funding boost
A pioneering project to explore the potential for a domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets - which could play a...
Research project invites members of the public to help transcribe thousands of historic wills
A research project investigating how people’s attitudes towards material possessions altered in sixteenth-, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England is appealing for...