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Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon

Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be absorbed, new research shows. Scientists have...

Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future prospects

Male birds help their parents less than females because they’re too busy scouting for new places to live and breed,...

Creative curricular reforms needed to improve opportunities for young people

Educators and industry leaders from across the South West have called for a more creative school curriculum that engages students...

Project exploring potential for domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets receives funding boost

A pioneering project to explore the potential for a domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets - which could play a...

University of Exeter and Bath Spa University co-lead the British Academy Early Career Researcher cluster for the South West and South Wales

The University of Exeter and Bath Spa University are co-leading the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network cluster for the...

Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design

Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins – but different designs are more effective at different...