Jackdaws switch friends to gain food – but stick with family
Jackdaws ditch old friends and make new ones if it helps them get rewards – but stick with family through...
Research
Extreme El Niño weather saw South America’s forest carbon sink switch off
Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and...
Rising seas will devastate coastal habitats
Research published today in Nature warns that rising seas will devastate coastal habitats. The study uses evidence that dates back...
Sedentary time in children linked with heart damage in young adulthood
Inactivity during childhood could increase the chance of heart attacks and strokes later in life, and children and teenagers need...
Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a...
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...
‘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...