University experts feature on BBC podcast exploring the life and legacy of an ocean giant
The story of a giant whale that died after becoming stranded on a Cornish beach, before being ‘inherited’ by the...
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New data shows how critically endangered penguins are directly competing with fishing vessels for their food
A new study finds critically endangered African penguins are significantly more likely to forage in the same areas as commercial...
Scientists map the genetic distribution of maerl-forming algae across South West
A habitat-building coralline algae that provides a vital nursing ground for marine species and an important blue carbon ecosystem has...
New global guide will help leaders understand and act on climate crisis
A new guide launched at COP30 will help policymakers understand the dangers of climate change – and the solutions that can bring about a safe and sustainable future. The Parliamentarians’...
University researchers ranked among the most influential in the world
Scientists at the University of Exeter have been ranked among the most influential and respected in the world according to...
Shouting at seagulls could stop them stealing your food
Shouting at seagulls makes them more likely to leave your food alone, research shows. University of Exeter researchers put a...
Scientists find evolutionary explanation for “irrational” Dread Risk behaviour
The evolution of the so-called Dread Risk response has been explained by new scientific research. People often respond to low-probability,...
Agreement renewal strengthens research, education and patient benefits in Cornwall
A partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has been renewed, strengthening a...
New historical prize launched in memory of Second World War veteran
The relationship between 20th-century conflict and the challenges facing the world today is to be the focus of a new...