Peatlands could prevent EIDs
New research suggests conservation of tropical peatlands could reduce the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and other diseases.
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Ethnic minorities expect to live longer
People in Scotland who identify as being of an ethnic minority have a longer life expectancy than those who identify as White Scottish.
Scottish coastlines vital role in tackling climate emergency
Scientists from St Andrews will study the carbon stored in Scotland’s coastal wetlands and their role in the fight against climate change.
More than 5% of Britons have had Covid-19
Between five and six per cent of Britain’s population had been infected with Covid-19 by the last third of April, according to a new study.
St Andrews academic recognised with award
A St Andrews academic has received a prestigious award for her work with marginalised and indigenous people in South America and South Asia.
Household factors may exacerbate Covid-19 health risks
Household factors make some households more vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19, according to a new study carried out at St Andrews.
Rural communities and Covid-19
Death rates from Covid-19 could be between 50% and 80% higher in rural communities and remote small towns, according to University experts.
Scientists to investigate impact of climate and coastal change on world’s most prestigious golf courses
St Andrews scientists will study the impact of climate change and coastal erosion on the world’s most prestigious golf courses.
House size a factor in climate change
New research reveals that ambitious global climate change targets must factor in that average space per person is increasing in homes.
Planet's water threatened
Growing demand and climate change are threatening naturally occurring water systems and putting the water supply of billions at risk.