Adult jackdaws learn to show tolerance towards youngsters in potentially valuable lesson for humans
Scientists have found that adult jackdaws can learn to be more socially tolerant towards youngsters. Like many animals, adult jackdaws...
Cornwall
Nature market launched to support Cornwall’s environment and landowners
Cornwall’s businesses and organisations can now invest in environmental improvements across the county through a new ‘nature market’, which utilises...
Improved treatment timing reduces honey bee losses to Varroa mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes,...
Monkey mapping model could boost conservation
A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans. With an estimated 75%...
Montserrat’s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders
Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories – according...
Anti-bullying support within organisations empowers victims to take action
Victims of workplace bullying whose organisations are supportive are less likely to seek help from a trade union or a...
Solar industry at ‘critical juncture’ with circular economy crucial to government target
A new report on the solar industry warns ‘the time is now’ to implement circular economy measures that help it...
UK’s largest circular economy programme hailed as ‘start of journey’
Exeter’s circular economy experts hailed the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) programme as the ‘start of a journey’ at...
University of Exeter to relaunch undergraduate Mining Engineering at the Camborne School of Mines
The University of Exeter is set to relaunch its historic undergraduate Mining Engineering degree programme, it has been announced. The...