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Genetic secrets behind bat ‘superpowers’ revealed
For the first time, the raw genetic material that codes for bats’ unique adaptations and superpowers has been fully revealed.
23 July 2020Research
Research identifies how doctor-patient interactions can increase physical activity
Patients are open to have conversations about physical activity programmes in the community to improve their health.
22 July 2020Research
Dolphins spotted again off Scottish coast
Bottlenose dolphins have been seen in the Tay Estuary area and off the Fife coast by a surveying team from the University of St Andrews.
3 July 2020Research
Golden lion tamarins play safe with food
Golden lion tamarin monkeys take the safe option when choosing what to feed their young, just like humans do, researchers have found.
26 June 2020Research
Covid-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife
An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of human activity during lockdown.
22 June 2020Research
New circle discovered near Stonehenge
A team of archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of a major new prehistoric monument only a short distance away from Stonehenge.
22 June 2020Research
Forest loss escalates biodiversity change
New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity.
18 June 2020Research
Feel the beat: implanted microlasers scan heart from inside
St Andrews researchers have developed lasers beating to the rhythm of a live heart to improve the understanding of heart failure.
15 June 2020Research
Levitated timepiece sets new benchmark
A mechanical ‘clock’ has been created by international researchers, led by St Andrews, which could test the fundamental physics of gravity.
4 June 2020Research
Snowball’s chance in Earth and early signs of life
New research helps answer one of the most asked questions in geoscience: when did Earth start to become habitable to complex life?
1 June 2020Research