Bats feast as insects migrate through Pyrenees
Bats gather to feast as nocturnal insects fly through mountain passes in the Pyrenees each autumn, new research shows. University...
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‘Smart’ socks that track distress in people living with dementia could transform care
A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help carers and care home staff detect agitation and prevent falls...
New Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will almost certainly become more common and more severe,...
University of Exeter joins MarRI-UK to boost clean maritime technology
The University of Exeter has joined MarRI-UK as a Tier 1 University Member to accelerate low-carbon technological innovation in the...
New dementia and neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit for Exeter as part of £100m funding
A new Policy Research Unit (PRU) at the University of Exeter specialising in dementia and neurodegeneration will begin work in...
New digital tools for more sustainable shrimp production
Researchers at the University of Exeter are helping the Bangladesh shrimp industry become more sustainable through a new set of...
Male crickets court females in unison – unless rivals get too close
Male crickets sing in unison to attract females – but stop singing if a rival gets too close, new research...
Male killer whales protected by post-menopause mothers
Post-menopause female killer whales protect their sons – but not their daughters – from fights with other whales, new research...
Immune systems develop ‘silver bullet’ defences against common bacteria
Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in food, new research shows. Previous theories...