Professor John Dupre elected to The American Philosophical Society
A renowned University of Exeter philosopher has been elected to one of the USA’s most prestigious academic organisations. Professor John...
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Ozone treaty is delaying first ice-free Arctic summer
A 1987 global deal to protect the ozone layer is delaying the first ice-free Arctic summer by up to 15...
Britain appears as a “useful idiot” to corrupt Central Asian elites, experts warn
Britain appears as a “useful idiot” to corrupt Central Asian elites because UK-based professionals can hide and secure ill-gotten gains,...
Prehistoric poo reveals ‘waves’ of extinction in Colombia
(scroll down for Spanish version) Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two “waves”...
Plant species might not need to move far for favourable climates
Plant species may only need to move short distances to track their preferred habitats as the climate changes, according to...
New University of Exeter exhibition tells the fascinating story of Sindbād and The One Thousand and One Nights
A new University of Exeter exhibition about The One Thousand and One Nights shows the origins and history behind the...
Pioneering work helping creators to protect copyright during 3D printing
Pioneering work by experts is helping to protect inventions as the use of 3D printing grows. Research led by Dr...
Female butterflies breed despite male shortage
Female African monarch butterflies have no trouble finding a mate – even when a parasite kills most of the males,...
DNA testing finds endangered eels on the menu
DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels. A research team...