Earliest human remains in eastern Africa dated to more than 230,000 years ago
Dating of a massive volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has reassessed the age of Homo sapiens remains, revealing they are almost 30,000 years older than previously suggested.
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Antarctic expedition
Researchers from SMRU have set sail on the third and final ship-based research expedition to Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica.
Shooting fish
Shooting prey is a more common hunting technique in fish than previously thought, new research has found.
Crows keep tools safe
New Caledonian crows are particularly careful when handling their most valuable tools, according to a new study.
Political divisions deepen globally
Political divisions are deeper than at any time in the past 50 years, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews.
New tools to unearth rare metals
A new understanding of how volcanic processes form deposits of rare earth metals is revealed in a new study from St Andrews.
New source for planetary water explored
New findings by an international team of astronomers reveal that some planets may have had water since their creation.
Ethnic stacking keeps dictators in power
New research led by the University of St Andrews reveals how ethnic stacking in African countries helps keep authoritarian leaders in power.
Survival of the richest – attempts to curb illegal fishing are hurting small-scale fishers in Africa most
Attempts to curb illegal fishing in African waters are putting small-scale fisheries at risk, according to new research.
Not always back in black
Scientists at St Andrews have finally proved that a person’s complexion determines the colour of clothing that suits them.