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
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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.
Technician retires after 50 years of service
Mr Iain Laurie retired from his post as Technician in the School of Biology at the University of St. Andrews this summer after nearly 50 years of continuous service.
Guppy love
CAPTION: Guppy mating CREDIT: Sean Earnshaw
EUR1m project to save Europe’s threatened coasts
CAPTION: The sunrise and swans at the Eden site with St Andrews in the background.
Science & dance festival kicks off
Scientists from the University of St Andrews will team up with some of the countries leading experimental choreographers in an innovative Science & Dance Festival starting tonight.