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Combining public health and environmental science to develop pollen forecasting
New research, which brings healthcare data together with ground-breaking ecological techniques, could set a roadmap for refining pollen forecasts in the future. Current pollen forecasts, crucial for people with allergic…
Rapid testing developed to combat antibiotic resistance build-up in waterways
Researchers have developed a swift new method that could help reduce the problem of antibiotic resistance increasing via wastewater systems Around 70 per cent of the antibiotics we take as…
Visiting water bodies worth £700bn to economies, study finds
Europeans spend more than £700 billion (€800bn) a year on recreational visits to water bodies – but perceived poor water quality costs almost £90 billion (€100bn) in lost visits, a new study has found.
New ‘virtual nature’ experiment launched
Take part in a new experiment investigating how people respond to different digital nature experiences.
Safe thresholds for antibiotics in sewage needed
Current understanding of safe antibiotic levels in rivers may not prevent evolution of antibiotic resistance.
Dr Michiel Vos wins algae photography prize
The award-winning image depicts bushy rainbow wrack seaweed found in a rockpool in Falmouth.
Defra report features Centre research on ‘blue health’
A joint study with Plymouth Marine Laboratory suggests spending time in coastal environments can benefit health.
Exeter in global top five for green space and health research
The University of Exeter is one of the top five institutions in the world for research on green space and health.
Gardening linked to improved health
Spending time in the garden may have similar health benefits to living in wealthy areas, according to a new study.
£4 million for health and housing project
Smartline has been awarded £4 million to continue its research combining technology, health and housing.
Reconnecting with nature key for sustainability
New study finds pro-environmental behaviours are more common in those who live in greener neighbourhoods.
WHO Collaborating Centre status announced
The European Centre for Environment and Human Health has been officially designated as a Collaborating Centre by the World Health Organization.