African raptors in decline
An international team of researchers has found that Africa’s birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.
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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 joins Turing University Network
The University of St Andrews has joined the Turing University Network, which brings together leading academic institutions with a shared commitment to advancing research, innovation, skills and engagement in data…
Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology opening
Eminent electrochemist Professor Colin Vincent today (Wednesday 4 October) officially opened the Centre for Battery Technology at the University of St Andrews Eden Campus. The Centre is a world leader in the production…
Dyslexia linked to mixed-handedness
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have collaborated with a multinational team of researchers from Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK to explore the intriguing connection between hand preference and
Rare manuscript unveiled
A never-before seen 17th century manuscript by Scottish-based artisan Esther Inglis was unveiled at the University.
The code breakers
Cutting-edge machine-learning tools could provide transformative insights into the hidden lives of animals.
Breakthrough peptide research to combat bacterial biofilms
Researchers have developed peptides that can help combat bacteria growing in biofilms, which occur in up to 80% of human infections.