Researcher wins prestigious award for work spotting early cancer signs
The University of Exeter’s Dr Sarah Bailey has won the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award 2023 for her work in...
Month: April 2023
New study explores surgical treatment options for women with pelvic organ prolapse
Researchers from the University of Exeter are involved in a new study exploring surgical treatment options for women with pelvic...
Independent test centre for hydrogen marine propulsion systems launched
An independent centre for the testing and demonstration of marine hydrogen propulsion systems in the southwest of the UK launched...
Giving a ‘BOOST’ to older people with back condition
The University of Exeter is working with the NHS and council providers to broaden access to the BOOST rehabilitation programme...
Twilight zone at risk from climate change
Life in the ocean’s “twilight zone” could decline dramatically due to climate change, new research suggests. The twilight zone (200m...
BCG vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 in healthcare workers
A world-leading international trial into the immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine has found it does not protect healthcare...
Pandemic boost for Cornish learning must be used as a springboard to keep the language alive, study says
The momentum brought to Cornish learning during the pandemic needs to be used as a springboard to encourage more people...
Prehistoric poo reveals ‘waves’ of extinction in Colombia
(scroll down for Spanish version) Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two “waves”...
Sedentary time may significantly enlarge adolescents’ heart
A study has found sedentary time in adolescents may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Conducted...