European plants respond unevenly to climate warming
An international study shows how climate change is reshaping plant communities across Europe. Published in Nature, the study analysed a...
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Bull sharks have ‘friends’
Bull sharks form social relationships with specific “friends”, new research reveals. Sharks are often viewed as solitary, but the study...
Jackdaw chicks listen to adults to learn about predators
Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks...
Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions
A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the...
Record-breaking sediment core provides unprecedented evidence of West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreat
An international team has drilled the longest ever sediment core from under an ice sheet, providing a record stretching back...
Carers finding support through Exeter dementia research
A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia is encouraging others to take part...
Ketamine high NOT related to treatment success for people with alcohol problems, study finds
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people being treated...
Engineered moths could replace mice in research into “one of the biggest threats to human health”
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue...
Porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby
Harbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research...