Chimpanzee drumming shares the building blocks of human musicality
A study co-led by the University of St Andrews has shown that wild chimpanzees drum with rhythm, and that chimpanzee drumming shares some rhythmic properties with human music.
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How understanding animal culture can transform conservation
Pioneering research from the University of St Andrews will be the focus of a themed journal issue published today
Mapping beetle's wiggle could help battle global food security issues
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have uncovered the surprising mechanics behind the wriggle of the red flour beetle, findings which could help combat infestation and threats to food security.
Children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, says new research
Groundbreaking new research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger.
AI supports breakthrough ALS research
New research from the University of St Andrews and the University of Copenhagen has harnessed the power of AI to generate new insight into the progression of ALS.
How elephants say hello
African elephants communicate in different ways depending on the social scenario, according to a new research collaboration.
Chimpanzees learn by looking
Chimps learn by watching each other, according to research from St Andrews and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
The quest for enlichenment
While Rudolph’s red nose may help guide Santa’s sleigh, it’s a reindeer’s excellent night vision that allows them to locate their dinner.
Have you had jamais vu?
A study into the phenomenon of looking at a familiar word until it seems strange has won a scientific research award.
Kirsty's rollercoaster ride
A Fife woman who has attended five universities during a "12-year rollercoaster" of health issues graduated from St Andrews today.