Watching nature scenes can reduce pain, new study shows
A new neuroimaging study has revealed that viewing nature can help ease how people experience pain, by reducing the brain...
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Exeter success in influential global subject rankings
Exeter subjects from across both Science and Arts & Humanities have been recognised as being amongst the very best worldwide,...
Climate change threatens future of banana export industry
Climate change is rapidly reducing the ability of banana producers to supply one of our favourite fruits. New research from...
More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopausal symptoms is linked to poorer brain function and warnings signs associated with dementia in later life, according...
1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. University of Exeter researchers tested Asian...
Exeter to lead £6.5 million government-funded hub to help NHS slash carbon footprint
Developing new ways to help the NHS dramatically cut its carbon footprint will be the focus of a new UK-wide...
UK innovation to transform treatment for people with type 2 diabetes worldwide
Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost tool, according to...
New research highlights wide variation in prostate cancer testing between GP practices
A largescale study has found huge variation between GP practices on whether they are likely to pick up prostate cancer...
More work needed on children’s supervised toothbrushing programmes
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle...