Recovery from whaling reveals the role of age in Humpback reproduction
The role of age in male humpback whale reproduction has changed as populations recover from centuries of exploitation.
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New research shows how to challenge the rising tide of global hate
A global team of researchers have produced a new World Bank Working Paper offering an innovative and innovative and integrative analysis of how collective hate develops and the strategies that can be used to counter it.
Unique ‘inside out’ planetary system discovered
St Andrews researchers have found four planets which break the usual convention of how solar systems are composed.
New AI tool removes bottleneck in animal movement analysis
New tool reads animal movement from video and turns it into clear, human-readable descriptions, making behavioural analysis faster, cheaper, and scalable across species.
Bubble netting knowledge spread by humpback whales
New research highlights shared knowledge in whales that strengthens the population's resilience and may provide conservation benefits.
AI model to predict neural network degeneration in ALS
Computational models allow researchers to make predictions about how neural circuits may respond to treatment and they can inform future preclinical studies in mice.
Parliaments which have higher female representation are trusted more by their citizens
New research from the University of St Andrews Business School has found that increases in women’s parliamentary representation within a country are related to enhanced public trust in the national parliament.
Scientists discover molecular ‘reshuffle’ and crack an 80-year-old conundrum
Breakthrough tackles one of chemistry’s most persistent challenges and could transform the way medicines are manufactured
Groundbreaking discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication
A groundbreaking discovery led by the University of St Andrews has found a way to turn ordinary household plastic waste into the building block for anti-cancer drugs. Household PET (polyethylene terephthalate)…
Reducing social isolation protects the brain in later life
The new study found a consistent pattern of higher social isolation causing faster cognitive decline whether or not people identify as lonely.