New ‘genetic tools’ could protect UK’s pollinators
Scientists aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK's pollinators from population collapse. Pollinators face mounting pressure from...
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As El Niño looms, study finds rapid growth in climate extremes are hitting an unexpected region of the Amazon hardest
The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast and important indigenous territories, was...
New smart tech to capture large scale marine mammal behaviour in the Celtic Sea
A new £2.7 million project deploying state of the art listening equipment in the Celtic Sea, to create an interactive...
Dr Rachael Miller awarded ERC Starting Grant
Dr Rachael Miller (Harrison) has been awarded a five-year £1.25 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for a groundbreaking...
Boat noise affects size and survival skills of reef fish
Coral reef fish that are exposed to motorboat noise grow up smaller and less able to dodge predators, new research...
Iconic bluefin tuna tagged in northeast England after returning for first time in 60 years
Atlantic bluefin tuna have recolonised waters off northeast England for the first time in 60 years – and a team of University of Exeter researchers have tagged...
Outdoor Play Research Centre launches at Exeter with landmark study into children’s play
The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play...
Family ties shape social lives of bull sharks
Bull sharks have a slight preference for spending time with their relatives, new research shows. Scientists used genetic data and...
Hub improves healthcare access for farmers and rural communities
Hundreds of farmers and people who live in rural areas are getting easier access to healthcare thanks to a market...