the Devon Week

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Exeter student uses artificial intelligence to understand bee behaviour

A new study on the behaviour of bees suggest that the potential for bees to affect crops through cross-pollination is very limited.

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Exeter physicist made Royal Society University Research Fellow

An Exeter University physicist is one of 38 UK scientists to be made a Royal Society University Research Fellow for 2009. Dr Sharon Jewell will use her fellowship as an opportunity to study human cells, which could help improve our understanding of major diseases like diabetes and cancer.

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Seahorses prove that size is everything at Living Coasts

In a move that gives hope to overweight men everywhere, the female seahorse at Torquay’s Living Coasts picks the male with the biggest belly!

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Tree experts warm to thermal imaging at Paignton Zoo

Tree experts from across the country visited Paignton Zoo Environmental Park recently to catch up on the latest developments in arboriculture – including news of a revolutionary use for heat-seeking cameras.

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John Craven opens new plant growing system at Paignton Zoo

John Craven is set to open a new plant growing system at Paignton Zoo from a Launceston-based company

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Moth Night at Paignton Zoo, on Friday, September 18. Free entry

The marvellous, mysterious, magical moth is having an evening dedicated to it as part of National Moth Night at Paignton Zoo on Friday, September 18.

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Study shows why sporting heroes should thank their friends

Support, especially from friends and family, can assist with sporting victory, according to a report from Exeter University

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