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As well as witnessing disruptions on the ocean surface, they recorded “internal” underwater tsunamis as tall as a house, a phenomenon that has been previously missed in the understanding of ocean mixing and in computer models.The team,…

Dieback of the Amazon rainforest has long been touted as a possible climate tipping point, even though only a small minority of Earth System Models were projecting dieback. A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter shows that…

As people age, maintaining a positive and predictable social environment becomes more and more important.For instance, keeping close ties with friends and family has been identified as one of the key ingredients to healthy aging.While…

A new study conducted at the University of Exeter has concluded that a person’s financial circumstances in childhood were significantly linked to their sense of wellbeing once they reached the age bracket of 41-65.For adults aged 18-40,…

A study recently published in Nature Communications used the Politifacts fact-checking database to calculate a ‘falsity score’ for 816 public figures and organisations based on the likely truthfulness and accuracy of their statements on…

The “discordance” between skateboarding’s ethos and capitalism raises questions about its continued incorporation into competitive sports, a new study says.The research also shows how in times of disaster, such as the coronavirus…

The findings are according to the NHS digital report The Mental Health of Children and young People in 2022. The report was produced in collaboration with experts from the University of Exeter and Cambridge University. It explores the…

Recommendation algorithms have become an inescapable feature of how we consume content in the digital age. We experience them on a near-daily basis, whether we’re streaming podcasts, browsing boxsets or reading news articles. This has…

Queen Elizabeth II in Exeter commemorates the late monarch’s unprecedented 11 visits to the city, more than any previous King or Queen in 500 years.Written by Dr Todd Gray MBE, Honorary Research Fellow at the University, the book recalls…

Having fewer friends in later life has been seen as harmful, including among humans.But the new study shows female macaques become increasingly selective, focussing more on relatives and long-standing friendships.The results show females…