Carers finding support through Exeter dementia research
A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia is encouraging others to take part...
Research
Ketamine high NOT related to treatment success for people with alcohol problems, study finds
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people being treated...
Engineered moths could replace mice in research into “one of the biggest threats to human health”
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue...
Porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby
Harbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research...
Exeter collaboration scoops major award for safer stroke care
A cutting-edge collaboration, including experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon NHS, has been recognised for its...
Exeter’s key role in developing quantum sensors to improve medical diagnoses and navigation
The University of Exeter is leading the UK part of a new multi-million-pound collaborative project developing next generation quantum sensing...
Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity
Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths’ attraction to artificial light, such as...
Researchers set out to uncover secrets of Antarctica’s underwater tsunamis
An international team of researchers, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is setting out to discover how glacier calving around...
Underestimates in global warming pose major climate and financial risks
New analysis suggests the planet may be more sensitive to greenhouse gases than many models assume, meaning temperatures could rise...