Melting the snowball earth theory
Geoscientists in Scotland have found evidence against the controversial theory that the Earth was completely frozen for periods of many millions of years.
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Scots scientists to help save sinking Venice
A group of Scottish scientists are to play a key role in a major £1 million EU-funded programme to prevent Venice from sinking into the sea.
Scotland rocks!
A group of geoscientists may be one step closer to knowing where Scotland originally came from after a conference at the University of St Andrews this weekend.
Boost for ‘rubbish’ study
Scottish environmental historians who specialise in the history of pollution and waste have been awarded almost £900,000 to establish a unique international centre for research.
University signs green energy deal
Students at Scotland's oldest University are plugging into green energy following a deal to use Green Source, the new ScottishPower brand name for green energy.
Protecting the earth from catastrophes
What can be done to protect the earth from the consequences of environmental catastrophes? And how can we protect ourselves and future generations from them?
Could chopsticks idea help save the planet?
A new design of chopstick which could save vast numbers of trees from the axe and a pioneering way of creating electricity through road traffic noise are just two of the ideas vying for the St Andrews Prize.
The Cairngorms: contested mountains
The first ever historical study into one of Scotland's most bitter landuse and environmental conflicts has been produced by a University of St Andrews historian.
Record interest in St Andrews prize
The St Andrews Prize has been bombarded with a record level of inquiries from throughout the world since its launch just three weeks ago.
New student accommodation plans unveiled
The University of St Andrews has unveiled plans for a new student accommodation development.