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Governments around the world must clarify their legal position in cyberspace so more can be done to tackle online threats and warfare, an expert has said.Cyber threats pose a growing risk to our societies by spreading misinformation,…

Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study which will help improve diagnosis across the world.More than 13,500 families from 24 regional…

Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defence chemicals produced by plants, new research shows.Many plants produce alkaloids as protection against herbivores, and these toxins are also found in their nectar…

A University of Exeter expert has been appointed by Government ministers to provide advice about the compensation scheme for those affected by the Post Office scandal.Professor Richard Moorhead is a member of the Independent Advisory…

Social cohesion and connection decline in an ageing population, according to a new study of one of humanity’s closest relatives.For decades, researchers have been observing the rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago (known as “Monkey Island”)…

Schools should be helped to develop much more effective engagement plans with parents to tackle the national persistent truancy crisis, experts have said.While much more research is needed on school-parent partnerships, the researchers…

Legal reforms to address false beliefs among cohabiting couples that they have the same rights as those who are married must remain a priority for government, a leading expert has warned.Social security rules and even everyday…

Researchers at the University of Exeter and the National Trust are joining forces to improve the UK’s biodiversity and manage precious landscapes.In the face of rapid environmental change and declining biodiversity, the two organisations…

A major new report seeks to future-proof the UK’s manufacturing sector with five key recommendations on how best to adapt to – and make the most of – digital technologies.The recommendations are published in the Digital World 2050 report,…

Experts are investigating the impact on EU-UK families of strict immigration rules now that the UK has left the European Union.Citizens from EEA states or Switzerland previously enjoyed very wide rights to live in the UK. Now, if they do…