Whales sing how humans speak
New research led by the School of Biology finds whale song has a human language-like structure
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Ever evolving evolution
A new understanding of adaptive evolution is emerging, thanks to an international team of scientists, led by the School of Biology.
Legacy of wind farms probed amid green energy expansion
Pioneering scientists to explore the impact of British wind farms on the seabed amid plans to build up to 25,000 more offshore turbines.
Avian architects: Sparrows work together to build grand designs
Birds of a feather really do flock together, or build together as the case may be, incorporating their unique architectural style when building nests, according to new international research.
Protect marine mammal habitats
An international conservation initiative has identified new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
African raptors in decline
An international team of researchers has found that Africa’s birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.
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.
Animals who mate during heatwave less likely to reproduce successfully, new study shows
Animals who mate during a heatwave are less likely to reproduce successfully, according to new research led by the Universities of St Andrews and Aberdeen.
St Andrews leads the way with second Scottish brain health summit
St Andrews is set to host the second international brain health summit, securing Scotland’s place as a hub for neurodegenerative disease research.
Federal government’s fact-finding visit to St Andrews
St Andrews played host to a delegation of politicians, academics, and media from Rhineland-Pfalz Palatinate in Germany this week.