Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
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Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
A bird attacking a butterfly will often find its beak snapping at thin air. According to new research, that split-second...
First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools
A new ADHD toolkit from the University of Exeter is the first of its kind designed specifically to be used...
Fish choose perfect partners in dating game study
Fish have “designed” their perfect partners in a new experiment – revealing simple male preferences and more complex female tastes....
World-first study into rare lung disease launched at Exeter
A worldwide first-of-its-kind study has launched at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, supported by the University of...
Professor Kevin Gaston awarded honorary membership of British Ecological Society
University of Exeter researcher Professor Kevin Gaston has been awarded honorary membership of the British Ecological Society (BES) – the...
Major survey reveals public support for UK nature recovery
A major new survey reveals broad public support for policies to protect and restore nature in the UK. Researchers surveyed...
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...
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...