Green light from silicon
Researchers have made a surprise development in the material at the heart of the microelectronics industry.
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St Andrews receives major funding for new centre
Funding from the EPSRC will help train a new wave of scientists.
Research centre wins international award
The Organic Semiconductor Centre (OSC) has won a major award for its innovative work.
The light syringe
Scientists have developed a novel form of syringe, formed solely from light.
In search of a ‘Holy Grail’ of modern science
An international team of researchers has collaborated to perform a landmark experiment which could revolutionise the future of new technology.
Light throws a curve ball
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have made a surprise discovery using light beams that can travel around corners.
Is there life outside planet earth?
The Northern Star, whose vibrations were thought to be dying away, appears to have come to life again.
Cool Stars over St Andrews
One of the world's largest astronomy meetings will come to the UK for the first time next week.
Catch a new planet
Is there anybody out there? Looking for new worlds.
Identical twin stars reveal surprising differences
The youngest identical twin stars discovered to date are not identical at all, according to scientists.