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Bayeux Tapestry

A house in England identified as a lost site from Bayeux Tapestry

Archaeologists believe they have located a power centre belonging to Harold Godwinson.

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Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk

We urgently need new treatments to slow the progress of dementia, if not to prevent it.

European flat oysters

Oyster reefs destroyed over a century ago, new research shows

Research from the University of Exeter and the University of Edinburgh reveals that extensive oyster reefs once thrived along Europe's coastlines but were largely...

An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean.

‘Invisible forest’ of algae is thriving in our warming ocean

The study highlights the limitations of satellite observations.

Dr Alexander Cheesman tending seedlings at the TropOz research facility established by Exeter and James Cook universities.

Ozone pollution reduces new yearly growth in tropical forests

This leaves an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon uncaptured each year.

athlete running

Non-professional athletes show better brain health post-concussion

New research from the University of Exeter shows that the impact of concussions in sports differs for non-professional players.

city buildings

Cities in the Global South lack cooling green spaces

The study found that Global South cities have just 70% of the "cooling capacity."

Human head looking dna

Learning difficulty gene directly affects memory, study finds

Reduced function of the gene in the brain results in loss of learning ability and memory.

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An increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement

Childhood sedentariness linked to premature heart damage.

Photo an elderly man learns to play the guitar

Playing an instrument improves brain health in older age

Analyzing cognitive development in UK aging cohort via musical instruments.

Pink awareness ribbon against doctor taking notes

Genetic testing and unnecessary breast surgery in women

Family history's impact on hereditary cancer in the population.

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Arctic terns navigate environmental hazards

Arctic terns may adapt to climate change risks.

Image showing Fruit fly experiments.

Immune systems develop silver bullet defenses against bacteria

Immune systems produce genes to combat common bacteria in food.

Image showing Butterflies.

Butterflies and moths share a common ancestor

Deep chromosomal conservation in butterflies and moths.

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Amazon river dolphins are under threat from fishing, dams, and dredging

Scientists used satellite tags to track eight dolphins in the Peruvian Amazon.

Optical illusion with kiwi and lemon distorted through glass of water

Illusions are in the eye, not the mind- study

Numerous visual illusions are caused by limits in the way our eyes and visual neurones work.

Image showing sexual harrassment

Why sexually harassed individuals might not report the incident immediately or at all?

Seeking justice by coming forward is just one of the needs.

Microbes

Microbes that co-operate, contribute more carbon emissions

Communities of microbes that work together release more carbon dioxide.

Fossils from the Fezouata Shale

Giant arthropods dominated the seas 470 million years ago

Taichoute opens new avenues for paleontological and ecological research.

Infectious disease

Previously unexplored genomic control regions hold the key to identifying the causes of rare disease

Scientists have discovered the cause of a rare condition within a part of the genome.

chromosomes

One in 500 men carries an extra sex chromosome, study

This puts them at higher risk of several common diseases.

M. villous archaellum

Biologists discovered new information about the tiny propellers on earth

Exeter biologists investigate smallest propeller on earth.

Image showing old lady sleeping

Poor sleep is linked to feeling older and worse outlook on aging

Poor sleep in the over 50s is linked to more negative perceptions of ageing.

Image showing Earth

What caused an extreme global warming event that lasted for around 150 thousand years?

Tipping points in Earth’s system triggered rapid climate change 55 million years ago.

Bigg’s killer whales

Study offers new evidence of menopause in killer whales

Menopause in killer whales- raising fascinating questions about how and why it evolved.

COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 associated with a significantly higher mortality rate

COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 associated with a significantly higher mortality rate

The study compared death rates among people infected with the new variant and those infected with other strains.

Attitude of Gratitude keeps older people helpful

Attitude of Gratitude keeps older people helpful

Older people in Japan have an “attitude of gratitude” which keeps them feeling hopeful despite the challenges of aging.

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