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“With oil companies offering money, jobs and infrastructure improvements, harmful projects may be accepted, negotiated, or even desired despite their damaging consequences for the same people who accept them.” Dr Julie Dayot @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukStudy explores why Indigenous communities may accept oil extraction despite its harmsThe uneven distribution of oil extraction's impacts and benefits helps explain why some Indigenous communities accept it, newly published research shows. Dr Julie Dayot spent eight months with Quichua...
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A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles, with a best estimate of almost 183,000 tortoises. @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukNew study reports largest-ever population estimate for Seychelles’ giant tortoisesA landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles. The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrach...
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'Floating scarecrow’ developed to protect threatened seabirds New research with Cornish fishermen has shown that simple deterrents, when deployed strategically, can reduce bycatch by around two-thirds. @exetermarine.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @fishtekmarine.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukScientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirdsNew research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save threatened seabirds from getting caught in fishing nets. Every year...
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Led by @hansonmark.bsky.social and Bartek Troczka at the University of Exeter Cornwall and Luke Alphey at the Univesity of York, the new project will aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK’s pollinators from population collapse. 🐝🦋

news.exeter.ac.ukNew ‘genetic tools’ could protect UK’s pollinatorsScientists aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK's pollinators from population collapse. Pollinators face mounting pressure from insecticides, habitat loss and new disease risks dri...
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Congratulations to @drrmiller.bsky.social, who has been awarded a five-year £1.25 million Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for a study entitled “Avian Minds: Investigating the Evolution of Executive Function" she'll be based in @uniexecec.bsky.social news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

news.exeter.ac.ukDr Rachael Miller awarded ERC Starting GrantDr Rachael Miller (Harrison) has been awarded a five-year £1.25 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for a groundbreaking study into the minds of birds. The project, based at the Cen...
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“Modern scientific tools are becoming so technically complex that users, and in some cases even their developers, may struggle to fully scrutinise and understand how they operate.” Professor Karen Anderson, University of Exeter, Cornwall @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukScientists increasingly depend on ‘black-box’ tools they cannot control or fully understandScientists are increasingly relying on powerful data sources and tools that they often cannot fully understand, inspect or verify, according to a new study.   State-of-the-art tools and data like arti...
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More than 860 short-beaked common dolphins were found stranded – dead or alive – around Cornwall from 2018-24. The most common cause of death was “bycatch” – death following entanglement in fishing gear – which killed 39% of the dolphins. news.exeter.ac.uk/research-net... @exetermarine.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukFishing nets main cause of death among Cornwall’s stranded common dolphinsFishing nets remain the most common cause of death among common dolphins that strand on Cornwall’s coast, new research shows. More than 860 short-beaked common dolphins were found stranded – dead or a...
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Experts from the University of Exeter, Cornwall are among those contributing to a new project to engage the public on issues of safeguarding the Moon as space exploration and commercial activity increase. @hass-cornwall.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukNew project to engage public on issues of safeguarding the MoonA research and public engagement project aimed at raising awareness of issues surrounding space exploration has been launched at the University of Exeter. No one’s Moon is an interdisciplinary initiat...
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NGET's partnerships with ten UK universities, including @exeter.ac.uk will bring world‑class research and specialist expertise into its innovation portfolio, helping to address some of the most complex challenges involved in building and operating the future electricity transmission network.

news.exeter.ac.ukExeter partners with National Grid to accelerate clean energy innovationNational Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has announced innovation partnerships with ten UK universities – including the University of Exeter – to accelerate the clean energy transition. NGET said...
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Researchers from @uniexecec.bsky.social & @rug.nl have found that a combination of genetics and environment determines where migratory birds fly to for the winter. By attaching tiny data loggers as backpacks the team was able to record the birds’ routes over thousands of miles across land and sea.

news.exeter.ac.ukScientists discover guidance system for migratory songbirdsThe scientific mystery of how songbirds from one population are able to join other members of their own population at the same winter destinations following their long solo migration has been answered...
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A University of Exeter, Cornwall expert has been recognised as an ‘outstanding early career biomedical researcher’ after he was selected as a 2026 Lister Prize Fellow. @uniexecec.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukExeter biomedical researcher awarded Lister Prize funding of £300kA University of Exeter expert has been recognised as an ‘outstanding early career biomedical researcher’ after he was selected as a 2026 Lister Prize Fellow.  Dr Mark Hanson will receive £300,000 in f...
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Applications are open for a pioneering new Masters by Research (MbyRes) programme on 'Engineering Ecosystem Resilience' at the @uniexecec.bsky.social on our Penryn Campus. A £500,000 grant from ARIA will cover home tuition fees and other funding for 20 postgraduate researchers. Find out more.

brnw.chThe Advanced Research and Invention Agency to fund pioneering cohort of research students at the University of Exeter, CornwallA cohort of 20 postgraduate researchers will embark on a pioneering new Masters by Research (MbyRes) on ‘Engineering Ecosystem Resilience’ at the University of Exeter, Cornwall thanks to a £500,000 gr...
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Dr Tiago de Melo Cartaxo, founder and lead of the Exeter Centre for Environmental Law, has developed a new blueprint which he hopes will rescue urban environmental policy from fragmented governance and outdated legal frameworks. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukTraditional legal systems ill-equipped for the fast-moving realities of climate change, study warnsTraditional legal systems around the world are increasingly ill-equipped to cope with the fast-moving impact of climate change on communities, new research warns. Courts and authorities who control pl...
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New alliance launched on #WorldSeaTurtleDay to protect Atlantic leatherbacks 🐢 Wilkes Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Alliance (WALTA) will tackle urgent knowledge and action gaps as some populations face endangered and critically endangered status. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

news.exeter.ac.ukNew alliance to protect Atlantic’s leatherback turtles launched on World Sea Turtle Day(Version en Español abajo / Version française ci-dessous / Versão em português abaixo) A newly established alliance, comprising leading researchers and conservation experts, has mobilised to safeguard...
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Scientists from @uniexecec.bsky.social and Lund University reviewed global evidence and found 100 dragonfly and damselfly species that migrate, and a further 85 possible migratory species. The migrations can include millions of individuals, some travelling thousands of kilometres.

news.exeter.ac.ukGlobal scale of dragonfly migration revealedMigration flights by dragonflies and damselflies criss-cross much of our planet, new research reveals. Scientists from the universities of Exeter and Lund reviewed global evidence and found 100 dragon...
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Congratulations to @alicetrevail.bsky.social and @wolframmoebius.bsky.social, who have both been awarded funding for their projects on Predictive foundational AI for ecosystem resilience forecasting and Developing a machine learning method to spatially optimise habitats. @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukTwo Exeter projects awarded ARIA seed fundingTwo projects led by the University of Exeter have been awarded seed funding by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA). Sponsored by the UK government, ARIA funds “breakthrough research and de...
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Bowerbirds in an Australian city use a range of human items – in their bower - an intricate tunnel of twigs – to impress females, new research from @uniexecec.bsky.social shows. City birds gathered larger, more colourful decorations than bowerbirds in a more rural area.

news.exeter.ac.ukCity birds dazzle females with ‘borrowed’ human itemsBowerbirds in an Australian city use a range of human items – from glass and plastic to banknotes and even a pair of handcuffs – to impress females, new research shows. Male bowerbirds create an
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Our research is being used to enhance the world’s only annual sustainability tourism and events benchmark. The GDS-Index is a trusted performance improvement programme to assess and accelerate the progress of a destination’s regenerative journey. @uofebusiness.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukSustainable cities index enhanced through new ‘systems map’University of Exeter research is being used to enhance the world’s only annual sustainability tourism and events benchmark since 2025. The GDS-Index is a trusted performance improvement programme to a...
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“Creating a Biosphere would be a global badge of honour that secures our future by inviting the world to invest in a region where people, culture, conservation, and sustainable industry thrive together.” Find out more and get involved in our workshops ex.ac.uk/ea6 @hass-cornwall.bsky.social

ex.ac.ukCommunities unite behind campaign for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to become a UNESCO Biosphere ReserveCommunities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are coming together to support a bid for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to become a UNESCO Biosphere – a prestigious status which could help boost
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Following expert advice from our world-leading climate scientists, who play a vital role in ensuring our work towards achieving net zero remains grounded in the most current and robust climate science. We have relaunched our Climate Strategy. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/c...

news.exeter.ac.ukUniversity of Exeter relaunches Climate StrategyThe University of Exeter has relaunched its Climate Strategy with a clear focus on reducing emissions rather than offsetting them. Exeter’s world-leading climate scientists play a vital role in ensuri...
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Plants are growing higher up mountains across the Himalayan region. New research examined the alpine “vegetation line” (the upper limit of continuous plants). From 1999 to 2022, in all six regions of the study, the vegetation line shifted upwards. @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukPlants growing higher across Himalaya as climate warmsPlants are growing higher up mountains across the Himalayan region, new research shows. The study – led by the University of Exeter – examined the alpine “vegetation line” (the upper limit of continuo...
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Check out the @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social's activities ahead of World Biodiversity Day.

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Activities: 🌿Foraging walk by Dr Jonathan Bennie 🐞Talk by Melissa Ralph about Making Space for Nature, a collaboration between @exeter.ac.uk & @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social. 🦋An exhibition showcasing RENEW, a partnership programme focused on developing solutions for the renewal of biodiversity.

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Tickets for this year's Exeter Climate Forum are now on sale, with early bird prices available until 2/4. Join us for 3 days of solutions-focused, interdisciplinary sessions to spark debate, collaboration & the cultivation of evidence-led ways towards a more resilient future. tinyurl.com/yvfmjf5h

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An international study shows how climate change is reshaping plant communities across Europe. Published in @nature.com, the study analysed a unique database of over 6,000 vegetation plots across forests, grasslands & mountain summits in Europe, with observations spanning periods of 12 to 78 years.

news.exeter.ac.ukEuropean plants respond unevenly to climate warmingAn international study shows how climate change is reshaping plant communities across Europe. Published in Nature, the study analysed a unique database of more than 6,000 vegetation plots across fores...
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The latest State of the Earth Podcast is with marine geologist, Prof. James Scourse

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What does 'sustainable tourism' really mean in practice? 🌍✈️🚢 On the latest episode from the State of The Earth Podcast we unpack how to define sustainable tourism, and discuss the often hidden social and environmental costs of the industry... 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5qnk...

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Environmental DNA (eDNA) tests can identify genetic material left by organisms in the environment, such as cells and excrement. The University of Exeter, Cornwall study compared a standard method against a cheap, simple eDNA system called Metaprobe 2.0. (2/2)

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The video shows examples of all the behaviours analysed. Time stamps are as follows: 00:00-00:02 Preening 00:01 Goshawk playback is delivered 00:02-00:11 Vigilance 00:06 Wing flap and movement to the back of the nestbox 00:11-00:15 Preening 3/3

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Using AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers from the University of Exeter, Cornwall say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that models can easily tackle novel scenarios across ecosystems and settings, much in the same way as human observers.

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But in a new article, two University of Exeter, Cornwall researchers argue that this is based on a “flawed assumption”. Read More: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukWildlife imaging shows that AI models aren’t as smart as we thinkUsing AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that models can easily tackle novel scenarios across ecosys...
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A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs & stores carbon, & sets out a global roadmap to bolster international cooperation, strengthen ocean carbon monitoring & update climate models accordingly. (1/4)

news.exeter.ac.ukMajor blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictionsA new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon. This glaring uncertainty about our p...
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"Essentially, if we don’t know how much carbon is going into the ocean, we can’t guide governments in how to limit global heating, and we can’t predict how carbon is degrading marine life which is an important source of food.” (4/4)

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A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs & stores carbon, & sets out a global roadmap to bolster international cooperation, strengthen ocean carbon monitoring & update climate models accordingly. (1/4)

news.exeter.ac.ukMajor blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictionsA new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon. This glaring uncertainty about our p...

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Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous “tipping points”, according to research led by Dr @paulritchie.bsky.social from @exeter.ac.uk. news.exeter.ac.uk/global-syste...

news.exeter.ac.ukGlobal warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risksGlobal warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous “tipping points”, experts say.   The new paper, by an international team of researchers...
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Porpoises 'buzz' less when boats and ships are nearby. Researchers studying a narrow strait called the Little Belt in Denmark found buzzes reduced by up to 45% during the busiest vessel traffic periods. @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukPorpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearbyHarbour porpoises “buzz” less when boats and ships and nearby – suggesting a drop in feeding and socialising, new research shows. Scientists used underwater microphones in a narrow strait called the L...
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Today sees the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. @rachelturner.bsky.social @natureportfolio.nature.com @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

news.exeter.ac.ukNew Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governanceToday marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. Published in Nature, and developed by 27 lead...