Earwigs and evolution
CAPTION: The common earwig CREDIT: Bas Teunis
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The fruits of DNA explored
CAPTION: (L to R) Iain Smith MSP was a guest at the recent reception for the 'DNA in the Garden' exhibition. Professor Keith Sillar, Dr Alyson Tobin and Dr Susan Gilchrist of the BBSRC are pictured with him.
Museum of Natural History opens to public
CAPTION: The Museum is home to a fine collection of fossils.
DNA in the garden
A fascinating exhibition, celebrating the discovery of the structure of DNA, will open to visitors at St Andrews Botanic Garden this weekend
The food of survival
CAPTION: Zebra finches - two male with a female (centre). CREDIT: University of St Andrews.
It’s cheap to cheep
Scientists studying just how much hard work it is for birds to attract a mate, have found that it doesn't take any more effort to sing an elaborate song than a simple 'cheep cheep'.
The age of chivalry
CAPTION: Illustration of the King Arthur's famous sword, Excalibur.
Female flies dance of deceit
CAPTION: The 'ornamented' female dance flies leg, which they hold around their abdomens to trick males into believing they are ready for mating. CREDIT: University of St Andrews
‘First’ for secondary scientists
CAPTION: One of the young scientists, Eugenie Younger (centre) with Dr Jim Kinghorn and Frances Chapman.