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....
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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...
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....
Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of ‘natural’ UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected...
Talented young recipients of the Ronald Duncan Stipends for South West writing named
Talented young writers will be able to use the University of Exeter’s incredible literary archives for new creative works thanks...
Two leading UK charities support pioneering planetary health science in Cornwall
A University of Exeter Cornwall team has received two grants totalling £1.45 million to understand and remediate the effects of climate...
Well-publicised polar geoengineering ideas will not help and could harm, warn experts
Five well-publicised polar geoengineering ideas are highly unlikely to help the polar regions and could harm ecosystems, communities, international relations,...