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The place of the dead

A wealth of new information surrounding death in mediaeval and early modern Europe has been unravelled by a University of St Andrews historian.

Child vs Chimp

A primate expert has developed an innovative technique which is providing the first clear evidence that children and chimpanzees learn the traditions of the community they live in by similar processes of imitation.

Launch of lifeline to English students

A book which claims to be a "painless remedy" to the confusions of English literature will be scrutinised by its target audience when it is launched next week (Monday 22 May 2000).

DNA goes under the microscope

A team of University of St Andrews scientists has been awarded over half a million pounds to explain how DNA replication can lead to cancer.

Battery of the future

Everything from a life-saving artificial heart to an electric car could be powered by technology being designed at the University of St Andrews.

University to shape telecommunications of tomorrow

The University of St Andrews' reputation as a global centre of excellence in laser systems has been cemented with the announcement of a £10.5 million grant, the largest award in the University's history.