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New deep light imaging could improve disease diagnosis
An international team of researchers have made a technology breakthrough for one of the most important forms of light imaging, which could improve the early diagnosis of diseases.
Breakthrough peptide research to combat bacterial biofilms
Researchers have developed peptides that can help combat bacteria growing in biofilms, which occur in up to 80% of human infections.
Animals who mate during heatwave less likely to reproduce successfully, new study shows
Animals who mate during a heatwave are less likely to reproduce successfully, according to new research led by the Universities of St Andrews and Aberdeen.
3D hologram research could lead to improved IVF success
In a world first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the University of St Andrews and University of Adelaide.
Research partnership with GoHenry app promotes financial literacy in young people
The University of St Andrews has launched a research collaboration with prepaid debit card and financial education app GoHenry to promote financial literacy in young people.
CSTPV launches Global History of Terrorism Archive
CSTPV has unveiled a new Global History of Terrorism Archive, an extensive record that brings together historic newspaper reports relating to terrorism, political violence and security threats around the world.
Ethnic minorities most affected by long-term pollution in the UK, study suggests
A new study by researchers at the University of St Andrews suggests that ethnic minorities non-UK-born individuals are more affected by higher exposure to air pollution than the rest of the UK population.
Life on Earth quickly became independent from lightning as a nitrogen source, says new study
Lightning’s role in making nitrogen available for life on Earth may have been relatively short-lived, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of St Andrews Centre for Exoplanet Science.
Researchers make indoor light energy breakthrough for wearable health sensors
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have made significant progress towards powering wearable health sensors through indoor artificial light energy.