Roaming seabirds need ocean-wide protection
Seabirds roam far and wide in the Indian Ocean – so they need ocean-wide protection, new research shows. All other...
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Clearing mangroves makes ‘muddification’ worse
Clearing mangroves to stop estuaries getting clogged with mud actually makes the problem worse, new research shows. The study focussed...
Exeter experts ranked among world’s most influential scientists
Leading academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the world’s most influential researchers, according to...
Non-native species likely to continue spreading in North America, Australia and Europe
Naturalised species, which are not native but have established themselves in new locations, could spread even further in many parts...
Global warming could continue after net zero
Global warming could continue after we reach net-zero CO2 emissions, researchers have warned. The UN Climate Panel’s latest best estimate...
Geese ‘keep calm and carry on’ after deaths in the flock
Canada geese strengthen existing friendships and forge a few new connections after losing close associates from their flock, new research...
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers to feed their chicks, new research shows. White-browed sparrow weavers...
Plastics treaty must tackle problem at source
The new Global Plastics Treaty must tackle the problem at source, researchers say. An international negotiation meeting (INC-3) in Kenya...
NASA’s Webb Findings Support Long-Proposed Process of Planet Formation
The quest to gain a greater understanding of how planets are formed has made a new significant breakthrough, thanks to...