Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation
Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research...
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Student entrepreneurs spark electric vehicle revolution for education sector
Two Exeter students are making inroads in business by supplying colleges and universities with electric vehicle chargers. Ruairi Duignan, who studies...
Top 15 ranking for the University of Exeter as it’s celebrated as one of the most sustainable in the country
Concerted action to support a ‘greener, healthier and fairer’ future has resulted in the University of Exeter being ranked inside...
Oil rig study reveals vital role of tiny hoverflies
A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters....
Government must overhaul SME climate policy with less focus on ‘low-hanging fruit’
Experts have called for the UK government to overhaul its decarbonisation strategy for small and medium-sized businesses. In a study...
Camouflaging chameleons look better in black
Despite their image as masters of camouflage, it has long been assumed in science that chameleons change colour to communicate...
Cornish continued to be used throughout the 19th century – long after the death of Dolly Pentreath – new book shows
Cornish continued to be used throughout the 19th century and did not become extinct with the death of Dolly Pentreath...
‘Big Brother for crickets’ celebrates two decades of remarkable research
A unique research project studying the natural behaviours of a population of crickets in northern Spain has celebrated 20 years...
Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026
The University of Exeter has increased its standing in the top 20 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026....