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.
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Forest loss escalates biodiversity change
New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity.
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.
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.
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?
Scottish coastlines vital role in tackling climate emergency
Scientists from St Andrews will study the carbon stored in Scotland’s coastal wetlands and their role in the fight against climate change.
Chimpanzees help trace the evolution of human speech
One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication research.
Ignorance would be bliss: the family ties that grind
The ability to recognise relatives can make life more dangerous for the female of the species, new research has shown.
Fighting TB with light and sound
A UK-wide research team has developed an innovative way to monitor the reaction of living bacteria to antibiotics using lasers and sound.
Climate change impact greater on marine systems
New international research reveals warming in temperate regions leads to species gains at sea, but not on land.