Animal cultures
International researchers argue that animals’ cultural knowledge should be considered when planning international conservation efforts.
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Anatomy of a fire
Fire never just burns. It rips and tears and blazes and guts. At least it did in the headlines which accompanied reports of the BMS fire.
Baboons shed light on evolution
Mapping baboon genomes could help unravel the evolutionary history of modern humans, new research has found.
Crowds go mad when challenged
Bad crowd behaviour is more likely when people face challenging circumstances, according to new research at St Andrews.
PhD fellowship of the ring
New research has identified an important new component of the CRISPR genome engineering toolkit.
Dolphins learn from each other
A new study, by Whale and Dolphin Conservation and the universities of St Andrews and Exeter, reveals dolphins learn tricks from each other.
Social Isolation can influence some animals evolution
For some animals, such as beetles, ants, toads, and primates, short-term social isolation can be just as vital as social interaction.
Brain evolution
Adversity rather than cooperation is behind the large human brain, according to new research from the University's School of Biology.
£1.4m research grant
Scotland is to remain at the forefront of international research.
Athena Swan Awards
“Promoting inclusivity and fairness is my highest priority,” Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.