Search results for: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Animals’ cultural lifestyles can influence evolution
Evolutionary adaptations resulting from cultural change, such as humans being able to consume dairy products, are more widespread in nature.
3 June 2019Research
Harsh environments reduce disgust
Levels of disgust drop in just days when people are exposed to a harsh environment, new research carried out at the St Andrews has found.
8 May 2019Research
Report sheds new light on the 2011 London Riots
A new report on the 2011 London Riots challenges the explanations of the riots given at the time.
31 January 2019Research
New funding for neurodegenerative research
Researchers in neurodegenerative conditions will benefit from a new funding pool administered by St Andrews.
17 January 2019Awards
New study changes the way we understand the psychology of obedience
An international collaboration involving the University of St Andrews challenges the traditional understanding of why people obey orders.
4 January 2019Research
Golden lion tamarins hear the call of the wild
Golden lion tamarins use unique vocal calls to help their offspring learn valuable life skills, according to new research.
14 December 2018University news
Chimps are users
Chimpanzees use others to get what they want, in a similar way to human beings, new research at St Andrews has found.
21 November 2018Research
Wild orangutan mothers speak up to defend kids
A team of scientists, led by St Andrews, has shown that wild orangutan mothers utilise a unique vocal phenomenon to warn their offspring.
14 November 2018Research
Young children use the same gestures as chimpanzees and gorillas
St Andrews scientists have found that young children use the same gestures as chimpanzees and gorillas.
11 September 2018Research
Male monkeys take it where they can get it
Male monkeys take it where they can get it, but female vervet monkeys take lessons only from other females.
31 August 2018Research