Helping Alzheimer’s sufferers remember
Psychologists at the University of St Andrews are aiming to aid and improve the communication of Alzheimer's disease sufferers through the development of innovative interactive computer technology.
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Diving for the Armada
Pic caption - One of the items discovered, this ewer is decorated with female satyrs - a likely centrepiece for the dining table.
The fall of Mary Queen of Scots
Picture Credit: Mike Wilkinson
Scots landmarks crumbling into sea
Some of Scotland's most prized historical landmarks are crumbling into the sea according to a University of St Andrews researcher.
Christmas star does the twist!
A team of Scottish and French astronomers have discovered a festive star that does the twist.
Ancient minerals could sustain mobile phone boom
Ancient minerals inside volcanoes in Greenland may hold the key to new sources for a rare element used in mobile 'phones.
Women in science
A University of St Andrews scientist will return this week from attending a prestigious international conference in Sweden for women scientists.
International marine mammal conference
Almost 20 marine biologists from the University of St Andrews have been invited to attend a prestigious Marine Mammal Conference in Canada this week (beginning Monday 26th November, 2001).
Boost for ‘rubbish’ study
Scottish environmental historians who specialise in the history of pollution and waste have been awarded almost £900,000 to establish a unique international centre for research.
Funding for new chimpanzee culture study
CAPTION: Researcher Sarah Marshall teaches a young chimp how to crack nuts with a hammer stone at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Uganda.