Search results for: School of Biology
Covid-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife
An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of human activity during lockdown.
22 June 2020Research
Forest loss escalates biodiversity change
New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity.
18 June 2020Research
Ignorance would be bliss: the family ties that grind
The ability to recognise relatives can make life more dangerous for the female of the species, new research has shown.
25 May 2020Research
Climate change impact greater on marine systems
New international research reveals warming in temperate regions leads to species gains at sea, but not on land.
4 May 2020Research
Nest-building style reflects birds’ early experience
How birds build their first nest depends on the environment in which they grew up, according to new research from St Andrews.
1 May 2020Research
Bats to shine a light on human language
The way bats communicate is to form part of a £1.5m seven-year study to shed light on the evolution of human language.
27 April 2020Research
War creates a ‘boys’ club’
War potentially creates a ‘boys’ club’ where men help each other more than they help women, according to new research at St Andrews.
21 February 2020Research
University awarded over £600k in prestigious research funding
Three researchers from the University of St Andrews have been awarded research funding totalling over £620,000 from the Leverhulme Trust.
31 December 2019Awards
Mapping global biodiversity change
New international research reveals different rates of biodiversity change across the globe.
17 October 2019Research
Wild geese take climate action
Migratory animals are actively adjusting their traditions to climate change, new research has found.
2 September 2019Research