UK

Treasury to lower ‘social discount rate’ for first time in 25 years following Exeter economist’s review

An Exeter’s economist’s review into how the Treasury evaluates public policy has sparked a significant shift in Government decision-making. The...

University of Exeter experts showcase efforts to boost Home Defence at major military and civilian conference

University of Exeter experts have showcased their innovative work to help promote the defence of the UK at a major...

100-year magazine study reveals ‘narrowing’ of UK seafood recipes

A century of recipes published in the magazine Good Housekeeping reveal how the variety of seafood presented to UK readers...

New research challenges folklore of 17th-century corsair raids on South West coastal communities

Historical legends of how thousands of Devonians were kidnapped from their coastal villages by Barbary Corsairs in the early 1600s...

New study reports largest-ever population estimate for Seychelles’ giant tortoises

A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving and...

Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds

New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...