Divers beat seals during deep dives
Elite freedivers who dive unaided in open sea have brain oxygen levels even lower than seals during their deepest dives.
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Antarctic glacier may be more stable than initially feared
A new international study sheds light on the future of the massive Thwaites Glacier and other ice sheets.
WARP speed
Scientists from the University of St Andrews learn to measure the tiniest forces living cells exert at sheer WARP speed.
Earth’s history sends climate warning
A new study of historical carbon dioxide levels stresses urgent action is needed to avoid prehistoric levels of climate change.
Medieval writers’ plagiarism resurrected by technology
Medieval authors have had their work brought back to life with 21st century technology in an unexpected collaboration at St Andrews.
Life, death and weaponised viruses
Professor Malcolm White has been awarded £1.5m by the ERC to study how the bacterial immune system responds to viruses.
Insect youths give in to parasitic mum
Adult children concede to exploitative mums leading to the evolution of insect societies, new research has found.
Significant art works rediscovered in rural schools
An overlooked collection of modern African art in Argyll and Bute schools has been rediscovered by academics at St Andrews.
Chocolate egg-cellent for birds
A study has shown that ethically sourced chocolate can support wildlife.
Separating sex and gender
Patients’ sex and gender are being confused by doctors at the risk of reducing the effectiveness of treatment.