University of Exeter : Science World Report

Dec 28, 2015 08:23 AM EST

Crows Caught On Camera Building Special Hook Tools

Researchers have captured the first video recording that documents how crows utilize and apply complex tools in the wild.

Nov 17, 2015 11:09 AM EST

Laser Technique Traps, Controls Light On Graphene Surface

A team of researchers have developed a new technique, which traps and controls light on the surface of graphene, through the use of laser lights. This new technique paves the way for a range of electronic devices to be developed.

Oct 13, 2015 07:37 PM EDT

Sitting For Extended Periods May Not Be For Your Health As Once Thought

Researchers at the University of Exeter and the University College of London are challenging recent studies that show how sitting for long periods can be dangerous to your health. The new study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, suggests that sitting for an extended amount of t...

Aug 21, 2015 12:34 PM EDT

Background Noise Caused By Humans Makes Bluebirds 'Shout' To Speak Up

It's hard to be heard in a busy world these days, and that's certainly true for birds. Sometimes, they actually have to ‘shout' to be heard over noise produced by human-made activity.

Aug 11, 2015 07:49 PM EDT

Growing Tadpole Disease Threatens Earth's Dwindling Frog Population

An unnamed disease caused by a parasitic protest or a single-celled microorganism that invades tadpole livers could threaten global frog populations. Scientists at the University of Exeter recently tested tadpoles from six countries across three continents and discovered that protists present in qui...

Jul 21, 2015 11:10 PM EDT

Some Wild Banded Mongooses Have Selfish Personality Traits

New findings published in the journal Animal Behavior show that for wild banded mongooses in Uganda, they're either cooperative or quite selfish in life.