Crowds go mad when challenged
Bad crowd behaviour is more likely when people face challenging circumstances, according to new research at St Andrews.
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Elements in danger
Scientists from the University have developed a unique periodic table which highlights the scarcity of elements used in everyday devices.
The psychology of obedience
An international collaboration involving the University of St Andrews challenges the traditional understanding of why people obey orders.
Transforming HCI
Research from St Andrews could transform HCI - the way humans interact with computers, smart watches and other devices.
Dolphins picky about friends
Dolphins are picky about who they are friends with and shun rival groups, new SMRU research has found.
High toxin levels in dolphins
Dolphins in the northern Adriatic contain high levels of toxic chemicals and are passing them to their young.
Obesity affects eyesight
Scotland’s obesity epidemic could be damaging the eyesight of young adults, according to new research from St Andrews and NHS Fife.
Chimps are users
Chimpanzees use others to get what they want, in a similar way to human beings, new research at St Andrews has found.
Whales sing the same song
Male humpback whales in a population sing the same song at any one time, according to new research from St Andrews and Queensland.
Tiny lasers light up cells
A team of researchers at the University has developed tiny lasers that could revolutionise our understanding of many diseases.