New research finds pangolins in Africa hunted for food rather than illicit scales trade
One of the world’s most endangered mammals is being hunted in West Africa for the quality of its bushmeat and...
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Russia using museums for ideological indoctrination about the Ukraine invasion, study shows
Russian leaders have increasingly used museums and their digital collections to show propaganda about Slavic unity and deny Ukrainian identity...
Involving communities in nature-based solutions to climate challenges leads to greater innovation, study shows
Involving communities in nature-based solutions to tackle urban climate and environmental challenges leads to innovation and multiple benefits, a study...
EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights presents challenges but should not be impossible, analysis shows
Draft plans for the EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights are like a “three-dimensional puzzle”, and the...
Exeter and Fudan host second annual Global Thought Network Conference
An interdisciplinary network that enables cross-cultural exchange and collaboration between University of Exeter academics and counterparts in China has held...
Vanishing vultures could have hidden costs for the planet
Falling vulture numbers in the Americas could have serious implications for public health and ecosystems, new research has found. A...
First research project funded through new collaborative ‘Grand Challenges’ initiative
A project investigating the potential for probiotics to improve food security and biodiversity in the aquaculture sector has become the...
Coastal mega-cities expose wildlife to ‘relentless’ boat traffic
Coastal mega-cities expose ocean wildlife and habitats to “relentless” boat traffic, new research shows. The study focussed on China’s Greater...
HistoryCity series launches immersive app trail for Italy’s historic ‘fascist city’
The story of Trento during Italy’s Fascist era has been turned into an immersive app trail, with audiences transported back...