A study conducted by the University of Exeter has found people who live in more built-up areas and spend less free-time in nature are also less likely to take actions that benefit the environment. The study, analysing 24,000 survey responses across England, received publication in Environment International and was funded by NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in […]
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Storytelling in Science
Tom Dormer, Online Science Editor, talks to Louise Vennells, the Senior Press Officer for College of Medicine and Health, about the importance of good science communication.
Exeter academics argue that scientists “must be allowed to cry”
Researchers from the University of Exeter argue that scientists “must be allowed to cry” in their paper for the journal Science entitled ‘Grieving environmental scientists need support’. It is well-documented that the Earth is experiencing an environmental crisis. Tim Gordon, a marine biologist, and three other Exeter researchers argue that the pressure to find a […]
University of Exeter Research Helps to Increases Early Diabetes Diagnoses
Funded by Diabetes UK, innovative research has developed a diabetes risk score test which operates with higher efficacy for the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. Carried out by the University of Exeter and the Pacific Northwest Research Institute in Seattle, the new T1DGRS2 risk score test can be used to increase the accuracy of diabetes […]
Exeter Professor Calls for Policy to Reduce Plastic Pollution
The University of Exeter’s Professor Tamara Galloway has spoken at the Houses of Parliament in support of the Zero Plastic Waste Report, which calls for a renewed anti-plastic policy. The new report is titled Plastic Packaging Plan: Achieving Net Zero Waste Exports and was produced by Policy Connect. Supported by a collective group of 12 political parties, the […]
Reindeers Can’t See Red, Study Reveals
University of Exeter scientists have discovered that it is unlikely that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was bullied because of his nose colour, as reindeer lack the colour-detecting cells that allow their eyes to see the colour red. With the same reasoning applying for the colour orange, the research, conducted by Exeter MSc student Maria […]
Drink Your Marrows Away: Exeter Study Reveals Impact of Pollination on Courgettes
A PhD study by Dr Jessica Knapp at the University of Exeter has discovered the impact of pollination to courgettes. Dr Knapp found that courgette crop yields were 39% higher when honeybees, buff-tailed bumblebees and other pollinators were present. This boost in yield would have added an estimated £3.6 million to the 2017 courgette crop. […]
Research survey documents rise in Scottish beaver population
A survey of the beaver population of the Scottish region of Tayside has shown an increase when compared to a previous study from 2012. Carried out by the University of Exeter on behalf of Scottish National Heritage (SNH), estimated numbers increased from 150 in 40 active beaver regions in the 2012 survey, to 430 in […]
Ketamine Used in Alcoholism Treatment Trial
A University of Exeter psychology trial for the treatment of alcoholism has attracted attention for its unconventional methods. The Ketamine for Reduction of Alcoholic Relapse (KARE) trial employs the use of Ketamine, a sedative and part-time recreational drug, alongside psychological therapy in order to assist with people suffering from alcoholism. KARE aims to find out […]
16 to 24 Year Olds Found to be ‘Loneliest’ Age Group
New research into loneliness developed by academics at a number of universities, including the University of Exeter, has revealed that 16 to 24 year olds experience the most loneliness compared to any other age group. BBC Radio 4 conducted the survey and released the results which claims that 40% of 16 to 24 year olds […]