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Seagull species that have bigger brains are more likely to nest on coastal cliffs and may also be better adapted to breed in urban environments such as on the roofs of buildings. New research has found that more than half of…

High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows. Scientists tested the effects of new PVC pellets (pre-production “nurdles” used to make many plastic products) on the development…

Experts from the University of Exeter, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence have joined forces to address the urgent global…

Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviours. Children and teachers who…

The complex interplay of rising temperatures and exposure to polluting compounds and chemicals can damage children’s hearts, experts have warned. Experts at the University of Exeter have contributed to a new statement from the American…

Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (also known as…

The world’s leading engineering minds explored the potential for a bridge to France and conducted decades of painstaking research to lay the groundwork for the Channel Tunnel, a fascinating new exhibition shows. Members of the Channel…

A switch to “dynamic” economic thinking could drive a more cost-effective transition to a low-carbon economy, and help tackle the climate emergency, according to a new report. Climate action is often framed in terms of the economic costs…

A University of Exeter academic has been honoured for her work to promote social justice by Morehouse College, one of the USA’s foremost Historic Black universities. Helen Berry, Professor of History and Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor for…

The University of Exeter has today (April 19) announced a new collaborative agreement with Smiths Detection focused on the improvement of airport security. Smiths Detection are a global leader in threat detection and security screening…