New sources for rare metals vital in modern technology
Research reveals newly discovered sources for rare earth metals vital in modern technologies such as mobile phones and TVs.
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Nooks, crannies and critters
Research reveals that complex habitats tend to contain more biodiversity, both in terms of more individuals and more species.
Regionally extinct dolphin has been found.
A dolphin species considered regionally extinct in the Adriatic has been spotted repeatedly off the Italian and Slovenian coast.
Major funding boost to study North Sea marine life
The SMRU has been awarded over £700,000 to investigate the impact of man-made structures on marine ecosystems in the North Sea.
Researchers unlock secrets of the past with new international carbon dating standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique.
Selfish genes take sides in the battle of the sexes
Men may have a surprising genetic advantage over women, according to new research carried out at the University of St Andrews.
Sharing food aids monkey business
It may be only a shared banana in a tree, but new research suggests this sharing of food could be a 'date' for primates.
Viking waterway through the Orkney Mainland revealed
New research has revealed a lost Viking waterway running through the Orkney Mainland, connecting the North Atlantic and Scapa Flow.
ECLS trial shows reduction in late-stage diagnoses of lung cancer
A new medical trial has demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in late stage diagnoses of lung cancer.
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.