Star gazing lights up St Andrew’s night
Amateur astronomers can view the night sky's delights next week when the University of St Andrews opens its Observatory to the public, free of charge.
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Science specs appeal
Science pupils from Kirkcaldy High School visited the Schools of Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the University of St Andrews last week.
Let there be light
CAPTION: The purple laser developed by scientists at St Andrews and the 'new' cells.
Illuminating lecture for local school pupils
Light, colour and optics are the subjects of a public lecture at the University of St Andrews this week.
Star-gazing on St Andrew’s night
* Pic caption - Image of the spiral galaxy NGC891 obtained last week with the James Gregory Telescope *
Cash award for cancer detection device
A device using light to detect, diagnose and monitor cancer is one step closer, with news of a cash award for two St Andrews scientists.
National prize for St Andrews star-gazer
The University of St Andrews Head of Astronomy has been awarded a prestigious prize by the Royal Astronomical Society.
Tripping the light fantastic
The role of light in everything from non-invasive medical procedures to the next generation of space travel will be demonstrated by a new UK-wide science roadshow.
Aurora at St Andrews
CAPTION: The spectacular auroral display witnessed in St Andrews last night.
Observatory to open skies to the public
CAPTION: Visitors can examine The James Gregory Telescope, the largest of its kind in th UK.