City birds dazzle females with ‘borrowed’ human items
Bowerbirds in an Australian city use a range of human items – from glass and plastic to banknotes and even...
Research
‘Seed Transfer Zones’ will help restore Brazil’s degraded land
Scientists have identified “Seed Transfer Zones” to help restore vast areas of degraded land in Brazil. Published on International Biodiversity...
Exeter scientist elected to prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
An expert in medical mycology at the University Exeter has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of...
Exeter researchers awarded £125,000 to lead national robotic hernia study
Experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded £125,000 to...
Climate change drives ‘emptying’ of rural Bhutan
Homes are being abandoned as climate change accelerates migration out of rural Bhutan, new research shows. The mountain kingdom is...
Can an evening of immersion and connection to nature help people with chronic pain?
An awe-inspiring event aims to discover if the Nightingale’s famous song and the combination of music and nature can help...
Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain, study shows
Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a non-invasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic...
Exeter-led projects win EPSRC grants for ‘nature-based engineering’
Two projects led by the University of Exeter have been awarded grants by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council...
At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk
A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing - all done from home - could one day effectively...