3D vision breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion – crucial for hand-eye coordination.
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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.
Environment affects 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.
Report revisits London Riots
A new report on the 2011 London Riots challenges the explanations of the riots given at the time.
Neurodegenerative research
Researchers in neurodegenerative conditions will benefit from a new funding pool administered by St Andrews.
The psychology of obedience
An international collaboration involving the University of St Andrews challenges the traditional understanding of why people obey orders.
Tamarins hear call of the wild
Golden lion tamarins use unique vocal calls to help their offspring learn valuable life skills, according to new research.
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.
Orangutan mothers speak up
A team of scientists, led by St Andrews, has shown that wild orangutan mothers utilise a unique vocal phenomenon to warn their offspring.
Aping our cousins
St Andrews scientists have found that young children use the same gestures as chimpanzees and gorillas.