Newly discovered notes show Venetian physician had a key role in shaping early modern chemistry
Newly discovered notes show the Venetian doctor who invented the thermometer and helped lay the foundations for modern medical treatment also played a key role in shaping our understanding of chemistry.
Summer rainfall in vulnerable African region can be predicted
Summer rainfall in one of the world’s most drought-prone regions can now be predicted months or years in advance, climate scientists at the Met Office and the University of Exeter say.
Teachers who write themselves can boost children’s confidence in creative writing
Giving teachers time and support to become creative writers has helped them motivate their students, according to the findings of a two-year research project.
Planting trees ‘not viable alternative’ to cutting emissions
Growing plants to capture CO2 is not a viable way to curb climate change, a new study shows.
Business School researcher awarded Colonel Lyndall F. Urwick Prize
A research team including Professor William Harvey from the University of Exeter Business School has won this year’s Colonel Lyndall F. Urwick Prize for their research into how professional service firms overcome conflict between their identity and reputation.
Raised blood platelet levels ‘strong predictor’ of cancer
Having a high blood platelet count is a strong predictor of cancer and should be urgently investigated to save lives, according to a large-scale study.
Rules for space warfare to be drawn up
An international coalition of lawyers is to draft the first ever legal manual of space warfare.
Five ways people can act on dementia
Five ways people can act on dementia, backed by research
Hay fever map of Britain published to help sufferers avoid hotspots
Admissions to hospital for asthma spike days after high pollen counts.
Antarctica ‘greening’ due to climate change
Plant life on Antarctica is growing rapidly due to climate change, scientists have found.
Computer game could help children choose healthy food
A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study.
University retains global position in influential rankings
The University of Exeter has reinforced its position amongst the leading universities both nationally and internationally, according to the latest influential global rankings.
Social ties help animals live longer
Large families and strong social ties help animals live longer, new research suggests.
Scientists take first tentative steps to explore potential climate of Proxima B
The quest to discover whether a planet orbiting our closest neighbouring star, Proxima Centauri, has the potential to support life has taken a new, exhilarating twist.
Exeter researchers help protect Peru’s river dolphins
Peru's river dolphins will get new protection thanks to a plan developed with help from the University of Exeter.
Forget sharp suits and shoulder pads – good leaders should only look like their staff
Forget sharp suits and shoulder pads – for most employees the ideal leader actually looks exactly like them, not the designer-clad employer often portrayed in TV or films, according to a new study.
Ethical business practice can flourish in nations with serious corruption problems, research shows
Ethical business practice can flourish even in countries with widespread corporate corruption problems, research shows.
Vice-President of Royal Society visits University of Exeter
One of the UK’s leading scientists has praised the “energy, commitment and enthusiasm” of researchers at the University of Exeter, during a special visit.
Jurassic drop in ocean oxygen lasted a million years
Dramatic drops in oceanic oxygen, which cause mass extinctions of sea life, come to a natural end – but it takes about a million years.
Primitive atmosphere discovered around ‘Warm Neptune’
A pioneering new study uncovering the ‘primitive atmosphere’ surrounding a distant world could provide a pivotal breakthrough in the search to how planets form and develop in far-flung galaxies.
Pint of Science Exeter to take local science breakthroughs to city pubs
Experts from the University of Exeter and the Met Office will bring their research out of the laboratory and into city watering holes, as the world's largest festival of public science talks arrives in Exeter.
Brexit negotiations crucial for future UK energy supplies and nuclear safeguards
Energy policy offers the UK and EU an important opportunity to develop new models of partnership and common ground imperative to the UK’s future, according to a new Chatham House paper.
No evidence that enrichment activities encourage pupils to study STEM A-levels, research finds
There is no evidence to suggest enrichment activities run to interest pupils in science, technology, engineering and maths results in significantly higher numbers of teenagers studying these subjects at A-level.
Low levels of ‘memory protein’ linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
Research has discovered that low levels of the protein NPTX2 in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s may change the pattern of neural activity in ways that lead to learning and memory loss.
‘BEEHAVE’ project up for award
A project which helps protect bees has been nominated for an innovation award.
Global warming kills gut bacteria in lizards
Climate change could threaten reptiles by reducing the number of bacteria living in their guts, new research suggests.
Insecticide-resistant flies ‘rubbish’ at courting females
Insecticide resistance sounds like a superpower for the average male fruit fly – but there’s a catch.
Volunteers needed to help save ‘less popular’ species
Which species would you save from extinction: Elephants or newts? Toads or tigers?
‘Good vibrations’ no longer needed for speakers as new research encourages graphene to talk
A pioneering new technique that encourages the wonder material graphene to “talk” could revolutionise the global audio and telecommunications industries.
Students award for Medical Sciences research community
The Medical School’s Medical Sciences programme has been voted Subject with the ‘Best Research Community’ at the University of Exeter Students Guild Teaching Awards.
UEFA should better support football clubs playing in the Europa League, research shows
UEFA should review the money it gives football clubs who participate in the Europa League because of the financial and logistical difficulties caused by playing in the competition, an expert has said.
Mongoose pups conceal identity to survive
Young mongooses may conceal their identity – even from their own parents – to survive.
Light pollution has serious impact on coastal wildlife, research shows
Scientists have recognised for some years that light pollution is a growing phenomenon that impacts on the behaviour and success of many animals.
Shortage of essential diphtheria treatment drugs needs international action, experts warn
International action is needed to tackle a global shortage of medicine which could hinder the ability of doctors to treat diphtheria, experts have warned.
New population of endangered cats found in Borneo
A new population of an endangered and elusive cat species has been found in Borneo.
Research-based healing exhibition at Musgrove Park
An exhibition on healing will bring together people’s experiences of physical and mental mending as part of a research project.
BBC broadcast information about Britain’s military setbacks to win hearts and minds in Germany during World War II
The BBC transmitted news about Britain’s military setbacks during World War II to Germany as part of a sophisticated operation to win hearts and minds and combat Nazi propaganda, new research shows.
Banded mongooses target family members for eviction
Banded mongooses target close female relatives when violently ejecting members from their social groups, University of Exeter scientists have found.
Fans to relive Exeter City history as team battles for promotion
Forget just cheering on from the stands - football fans can explore the unique history of Exeter City through a new documentary as players embark on a promotion battle.
A third of emergency cancer patients haven't seen their GP
Around one third (34%) of cancer patients diagnosed as an emergency had not consulted their doctor beforehand, according to a Cancer Research UK funded study published today (Tuesday) in the British Journal of General Practice.
Research moves closer to unravelling mystery cause of multiple sclerosis
A new study has made a major new discovery towards finding the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially paving the way for research to investigate new treatments.
Want to stay mentally healthy in older age? Stimulate your brain in early life
Stimulating the brain by taking on leadership roles at work or staying on in education help people stay mentally healthy in later life, according to new research.
Captive meerkats at risk of stress
Small groups of meerkats – like those often seen in zoos – are at greater risk of chronic stress.
Computer game helps scientists understand animal camouflage
Computer games have helped scientists understand animal camouflage and colour vision.
Educational equality expert to begin new role at the University of Exeter
A leading expert on social mobility and educational inequality has been appointed to work to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study at the University of Exeter.
Global dementia expert gives first lecture as head of Exeter Medical School
World-leading dementia expert Professor Clive Ballard will deliver his first lecture since joining the University of Exeter.
Two in five GPs to ‘quit within five years’
Large scale survey exposes severity of impending GP shortfall.
El Nino reveals impact of global warming on marine production
The extent to which climate change impacts the vital marine food web - which feeds the already pressured global fisheries – is revealed through a new, innovative study.
Ketamine shows positive results for treating severe depression
A new paper sets out principles for responsibly testing innovative treatments for severe depression, based on treating more than 100 patients with approximately 1,000 infusions of ketamine over six years.
Huge permafrost thaw can be limited by ambitious climate targets
Global warming will thaw about 20% more permafrost than previously thought, scientists have warned – potentially releasing significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Logging threatens breeding turtles
Debris from logging in tropical forests is threatening the survival of hatchling leatherback turtles and the success of mothers at one of the world’s most important nesting sites in Colombia.
Birds to help unravel the inner working of nature’s most complex societies
Prestigious Human Frontiers Science Programme grant awarded to international research team led by University of Exeter
University of Exeter and Keypath Education launch digital revolution in UK Higher Education
The University of Exeter and Keypath Education have announced a new ten-year partnership that will see the University provide a range of online Masters Degrees to UK and international students.
Outdated divorce law causes needlessly painful and destructive breakups, new research finds
Outdated divorce law is causing needlessly painful and destructive breakups and exacerbating conflict between couples, a major new study has found.
Cornish granites could solve riddle of pinpointing metals crucial for low carbon tech
The composition of granite found underneath much of the South West peninsula could offer a vital clue to where deposits of metals crucial for the production of many low carbon technologies can be found.
Chess bonds literary critic and Nobel Prize-winning author, newly uncovered letters show
They often found themselves thousands of miles apart but author Sir William Golding and journalist Anthony Curtis never let that stop them pursuing one of their favourite pastimes – chess.
Early climate ‘payback’ with higher emission reductions
Climate scientists have shown that the early mitigation needed to limit eventual warming below potentially dangerous levels has a climate ‘payback’ much earlier than previously thought.
New ultrafast flexible and transparent memory devices could herald a new era of electronics
An innovative new technique to produce the quickest, smallest, highest-capacity memories for flexible and transparent applications could pave the way for a future golden age of electronics.
Weather forecasting technology used to predict where proteins anchor within human cells
Met Office technology used to study climate change is being used by scientists to predict the sorting and location of proteins in cells of the human body.
Communities to work with archaeologists to research history of Devon and Cornwall, thanks to National Lottery players
Communities in Devon and Cornwall will be able to research the history of Roman, Iron Age and medieval settlements in the region by helping experts on a major archaeological dig and associated surveys this year.
Devon Hospitals Race Ahead to Hit Target on Women on Boards
Devon health trusts are setting the pace for representation of women at the top of the NHS. The local hospital trusts have hit the official target for women on NHS boards three years ahead of schedule.
Pioneering project to start ‘small deposit’ mining revolution receives €7 million funding
A pioneering new project, designed to lead an ethical and sustainable international ‘mining revolution’, has received a multi-million pound funding boost.
Dementia: The right to rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is as important for people with dementia as it is for people with physical disabilities, according to a leading dementia expert.
New tool will help GPs decide if patients under 50 have serious bowel condition
A new research-backed risk assessment tool will support GPs in identifying the symptoms of bowel cancer and inflammatory bowel disease in patients aged under 50.
£25m fund could boost high-tech South West projects
Hi-tech South West businesses could be boosted by a new investment fund worth up to £25 million.
£2 million to improve rehabilitation of older people after hospital discharge
Researchers have received £2 million of funding to conduct a five year national study looking at how rehabilitation can be improved for older people with frailty following discharge from hospital.
Top social scientist boosts Exeter’s research excellence
One of the UK’s leading social scientists is joining the University of Exeter from her previous post as Chief Executive of the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC).
Republicans less likely to be critical about Obamacare when reminded about their own medical needs
US Republican voters are less likely to be critical about the performance of the controversial “Obamacare” health reforms when they are reminded about their own medical needs, new research shows.
Remarkable history of Exeter City FC seen in new exhibition
Rarely-seen pictures will tell the remarkable story of Exeter City FC at a new exhibition dedicated to the club’s unique history.
The foundation of aquatic life can rapidly adapt to global warming, new research suggests
Important microscopic creatures which produce half of the oxygen in the atmosphere can rapidly adapt to global warming, new research suggests.
Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?
A new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online therapy can help carers cope with feeling of stress, anxiety or depression.
Tropical rainstorms and a wobbly rope bridge in the cloudy treetops at the Eden Project’s new Weather Maker
Visitors to the Eden Project can now trek across an aerial rope bridge, shelter from tropical rain and travel through clouds thanks to the opening of a thrilling new rainforest walkway.
Impact of wobbly bridges and sky-scrapers on human health to be tested in government-funded research centre
The impact of vibrations from very tall buildings and wobbly bridges and floors on people’s health and wellbeing is to be researched in a new £7.2 million government-funded national research facility.
Extensive ice cap once covered sub-antarctic island of South Georgia
A new study reveals the sub-antarctic island of South Georgia – famous for its wildlife – was covered by a massive ice cap during the last ice age.
Exeter scientist wins prestigious dementia prize
University of Exeter researcher Dr Katie Lunnon has won the Early Career Investigator of the Year Award at the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference 2017.
Soft coral species exhibit strikingly different patterns of connectivity around the British Isles
The evolution of land animals has been shaped by barriers such as oceans and mountains which have divided them and sent them down different genetic paths.
More South West firms to use space technology and science thanks to new funding
Small businesses will be able to exploit the technology developed for space exploration thanks to a new project led by the University of Exeter funded by the UK Space Agency.
Breeding oilseed rape varieties for pollinator-friendly traits
Amounts and sugar content of nectar vary between commercial varieties of oilseed rape (OSR) produced with different breeding systems, when tested in the glasshouse.
Celebrating 10 years of European Research Council funding
The University of Exeter will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the European Research Council (ERC) with a celebratory public event at the Streatham Campus.
European funding launches Marine-i to provide support to marine businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Up to £6.8m of European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) has been secured to develop marine technology research, development and innovation activities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Project tackling barriers to Higher Education receives £500,000 funding boost
A pioneering new project which seeks to tackle potential barriers faced by students with vocational qualifications when they enter higher education, has received a significant funding boost.
Diabetes expert wins top international scientific award
A world expert in diabetes will deliver a lecture presented as the top international science award by Diabetes UK.
Scientists develop calculators to help clinicians decide on best diabetes treatments
People with diabetes could benefit from digital ‘risk calculators’ in the future that help healthcare professionals prescribe the best combination of medicine for each person.
Exeter subjects ranked amongst the global best
Both science and humanities subjects at the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the very best in the world, according to an influential global league table.
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Ancient peoples shaped Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest was shaped by ancient people who lived there, new research reveals.
Virtual reality training for ‘safety-critical’ jobs
New virtual reality training could help prevent accidents in “safety-critical” industries like the NHS, aviation, the military and nuclear power.
Exploring the economic value of trees’ social and environmental benefits
The social and environmental outputs of woodlands play a much broader role in the economy than is often recognised, according to a new Research Report by the University of Exeter for the Forestry Commission.
Biggest ever archive of children’s writing created to help experts assess language skills
Experts will collect the most extensive archive to date of children’s school work as part of a major project seeking to track how the way they use language changes as they get older.
Caledonian forests threatened by climatic change
Efforts to conserve the remaining fragments of the great Forest of Caledon in Scotland may be doomed to fail unless a new strategy is rapidly adopted, new research suggests.
Scientists reveal core genes involved in honey bee immunity
An international team of researchers has identified a core set of genes involved in the responses of honey bees to multiple diseases caused by viruses and parasites.
New research could trigger revolution in computer electronics manufacturing
A pioneering new technique to produce cutting-edge, versatile microchips could revolutionize the speed, efficiency and capability of the next generation of computers.
Declining Arctic sea ice does influence European weather – but is not a cause of colder winters
The dramatic loss of Arctic sea ice through climate change is unlikely to lead to more severe winter weather across Northern Europe, new research has shown.
Banded mongooses go to war over sex and territory
Gang warfare is not unique to humans – banded mongooses do it too.
Planned protection area would help basking sharks
A proposed Marine Protected Area (MPA) off Scotland’s west coast would help basking sharks, researchers say.
Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health
People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to research.
Exeter helps protect Myanmar marine life
A new plan to protect Myanmar’s diverse marine life has been announced.
Hidden relationship between Spain’s finest women writers uncovered by Exeter expert
The hidden close relationship between two of Spain’s finest women writers has been brought to life through letters uncovered by a University of Exeter expert.
People with cystic fibrosis ‘should get exercise plans’
People with cystic fibrosis could benefit from being prescribed personalised exercise plans by healthcare professionals, according to experts at the University of Exeter.
Exeter doctor wins prestigious diabetes research award
A University of Exeter researcher has just been awarded nearly £800,000 to find out why Type 1 diabetes develops in babies.
Impacts of mass coral die-off on Indian Ocean reefs revealed
Warming seawaters threaten the stability of tropical coral reefs, with potentially devastating implications for many reef species and the human communities that reefs support.
Warming ponds could accelerate climate change
Rising temperatures could accelerate climate change by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide stored in ponds and increasing the methane they release, new research shows.
Basking sharks seek out winter sun
The winter habits of Britain’s basking sharks have been revealed for the first time.
Gene editing could help tackle cancer and inherited diseases
Gene editing techniques developed in the last five years could help in the battle against cancer and inherited diseases.
Pioneering Spanish women remembered through new plaques in Madrid
Pioneering women in pre-civil war Spain are being remembered for the first time through new public memorials in Madrid thanks to a University of Exeter academic.
App combines latest research to help users curb food cravings
Experts are seeking volunteers to test a research-based app that aims to help users curb cravings for unhealthy foods and lose weight.
First comprehensive legal guide for cyber behaviour published by University of Exeter expert
The first comprehensive guide covering the legal rules of behaviour in cyberspace, which will be used by governments around the world, has been published by a University of Exeter academic.
Listening to music can improve unconscious attitudes towards other cultures
Listening to five minutes of West African or Indian pop music can give the listener more positive attitudes towards those cultures, research from the Universities of Oxford and Exeter has found.
Tough early life makes wild animals live longer
Growing up in tough conditions can make wild animals live longer, new research suggests.
Climate change and fishing create ‘trap’ for penguins
Endangered penguins are foraging for food in the wrong places due to fishing and climate change, research led by the University of Exeter and the University of Cape Town has revealed.
University of Exeter launches its largest ever fundraising Campaign
The University of Exeter has launched its most ambitious philanthropic Campaign to date to reinforce its position as one of the leading research institutions worldwide.
Celebrity divorce lawyer backs research to help strengthen couple relationships
Prominent divorce lawyer Baroness Shackleton is funding new University of Exeter research which could help uncover the secret of finding life-long love.
Hundreds of ancient earthworks built in the Amazon
The Amazonian rainforest was transformed over two thousand years ago by people who built hundreds of large, mysterious earthworks.
Real Game of Thrones brought anarchy to the UK, experts find
England’s first civil war, a real Game of Thrones power struggle between two cousins, brought anarchy to the UK in the twelfth century AD.
Increasing water table in agricultural peatland could cut UK greenhouse gas emissions
Increasing the water table could help to slow down global warming, boost crop yields and preserve peat soils, according to a new study.
New drive to tackle deadly global disease
The University of Exeter is part of a pan-European partnership worth almost 30 million Euros to improve the prevention and management of Diabetic Kidney Disease.
LED lighting could have major impact on wildlife
LED street lighting can be tailored to reduce its impacts on the environment, according to new research by the University of Exeter.
Nobel Laureates to deliver keynote speeches at Living Systems Institute Opening International Symposium
Two Nobel Laureates will deliver keynote speeches at a prestigious international scientific symposium celebrating the opening of the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute (LSI).
Emoticons help gauge school happiness level in young children
A new questionnaire based on emoticon-style facial expressions could help teachers and others who work with children as young as four to engage them on their happiness levels in the classroom.
Predator threat boosts friendships among guppies
Danger from predators causes animals to form stronger friendships, according to new research.
Low level of oxygen in Earth’s middle ages delayed evolution for two billion years
A low level of atmospheric oxygen in Earth’s middle ages held back evolution for two billion years, raising fresh questions about the origins of life on this planet.
