Deep-sea mining could harm remote ocean ecosystems
Deep-sea mining in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean could harm ocean life including whales and dolphins, new research...
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Green hydrogen transition ‘tough but necessary’
A new report highlights the difficulty of kickstarting “green hydrogen” production – an essential step to decarbonising some parts of...
Killer whales make seaweed ‘tools’ to scratch each other’s backs
Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other – the first evidence...
Exeter secures £3.3 million grant to investigate treatment and prevention of eczema
A team of researchers led by the University of Exeter have been awarded a £3.3 million grant by the Medical...
Arctic peatlands expanding as climate warms
Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground...
Exeter and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology sign research agreement
The University of Exeter and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have signed an agreement to strengthen their...
Two Exeter projects awarded ERC grants
Two University of Exeter projects have been awarded funding by the European Research Council (ERC). The HYMOTOX project – led...
UK to lead on responsible innovation in synthetic biology
A new £1.8 million research project aims to position the UK as a global leader in the responsible and ethical...
Two decades of innovative windstorm research collaboration to continue as WTW-Exeter partnership is renewed
Global insurance broking firmWTW today announced the continuation of its long-standing partnership with the University of Exeter to advance understanding...