Weaverbirds sign their valentines
St Andrews scientists have used computer-aided texture analysis to reveal signature patterns in nests designed to attract females
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'Black box' technology reveals the secret lives of sharks
Researchers at the University of St Andrews are using 'black box' technology to reveal the hunting secrets of sharks.
1.5m Euro grant for groundbreaking work with jellyfish
Researchers to develop new lasers based on single cells
Bacteria use chemical harpoons
Breakthrough discovery of bacterial “chemical harpoons” is a major step in understanding infections.
Climate data gets seal of approval
Wildlife help build scientific database using St Andrews technology
Research helps support Indian Ocean sanctuary
Paper published today provides vital evidence to support delicate community partnership.
Shining a new light on the immune system
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have developed a revolutionary method of identifying cells of the immune system with “molecular fingerprints”.
Careful crows watch their tools
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have discovered that crows, like humans, store their tools when they don’t need them.
Effects of powerful man-made underwater sounds
Noise from pile driving during offshore wind turbine construction could be damaging the hearing of harbour seals around the UK, researchers have found.
Tackling the fastest and most powerful computing systems
A world-leading team of academic researchers and industrial experts from across Europe are celebrating the conclusion of a four year research collaboration tackling the challenges posed by the fastest and most powerful computing systems on the planet.