Protect marine mammal habitats
An international conservation initiative has identified new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
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Fake news feeds on inattention
Research from St Andrews reveals how misinformation producers exploit inattentive readers, who are more likely to click on false news.
RSE honours St Andrews academics
Seven exceptional St Andrews academics have been awarded research grants by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
African raptors in decline
An international team of researchers has found that Africa’s birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.
Volcanic eruptions triggered historical global cooling
New international research led by the University of St Andrews reveals historical high latitude volcanic eruptions caused dramatic, but short-lived climate cooling.
Are we alone in the Universe?
Researchers from St Andrews, Germany and the USA join forces in a European Research Council funded project searching for life-friendly exoplanets..
The eyes have it
“You are what you wear” is actually true, according to new research led by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.
New molecule detects viruses
A PhD researcher studying microbes in the human gut has discovered a new molecule that acts as a ‘distress signal’ when viruses are detected.
St Andrews to lead £1.2 million international research project on the future of heatwaves
The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX.
Finding a balance in antibiotic medicine
A study led by scientists at University of St Andrews finds that antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis kill other potentially useful bacteria.