Dolphin project seeks help from wildlife watchers
Wildlife watchers are being asked to help a University project gain knowledge about bottlenose dolphins by sending in their photographs.
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Hotter than the sun
A team of scientists has discovered activity within the Sun’s atmosphere which could explain how it reaches such high temperatures.
Increased migration to Scotland from the rest of the UK
In the last 20 years, more people have been moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK, reversing the long-held trend of people leaving.
New sources for rare metals vital in modern technology
Research reveals newly discovered sources for rare earth metals vital in modern technologies such as mobile phones and TVs.
Nooks, crannies and critters
Research reveals that complex habitats tend to contain more biodiversity, both in terms of more individuals and more species.
Uncommon dolphin repeatedly spotted in northern Adriatic
A dolphin species considered regionally extinct in the Adriatic has been spotted repeatedly off the Italian and Slovenian coast.
Major funding boost to study the impact of North Sea structures on marine life
The SMRU has been awarded over £700,000 to investigate the impact of man-made structures on marine ecosystems in the North Sea.
Researchers unlock secrets of the past with new international carbon dating standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique.
Selfish genes take sides in the battle of the sexes
Men may have a surprising genetic advantage over women, according to new research carried out at the University of St Andrews.
Sharing food aids monkey business
It may be only a shared banana in a tree, but new research suggests this sharing of food could be a 'date' for primates.