Wildlife imaging shows that AI models aren’t as smart as we think
Using AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that...
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Rachel Lambert joins the Environment and Sustainability Institute as Artist-in-Residence
Cornwall-based artist Rachel Lambert will begin a new residency at the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) this...
Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions
A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the...
Record-breaking sediment core provides unprecedented evidence of West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreat
An international team has drilled the longest ever sediment core from under an ice sheet, providing a record stretching back...
National pilot demonstrates the transformative power of teaching for creativity in the classroom
A three-year national pilot has shown that embedding teaching for creativity in classrooms can transform teaching practice, improve student engagement,...
Porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby
Harbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research...
Exeter celebrates a decade of degree apprenticeships
The University of Exeter will celebrate a decade of delivering degree apprenticeships when it hosts a series of workshops, information...
New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance
Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity...
Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity
Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths’ attraction to artificial light, such as...