New study reveals light-bending celestial phenomenon
First time this effect has been observed beyond the solar system
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Eye on the sun
St Andrews experts contribute to revolutionary new solar imaging technology
Prestigious award for St Andrews’ Professor
A scientist has been recognised as a world leader in his field by the Royal Astronomical Society.
Volcanic bug aids ‘Children of the Moon’
Ancient protein will help understanding of rare genetic disease.
First glimpse of star flip
An international team of astrophysicists has, for the first time, discovered a star other than the Sun flipping its north and south magnetic poles.
Spinning slowly in the web
Astronomers trace magnetic web binding baby stars to their surrounding gas and dust.
Close encounter with sun-like star
Researchers capture the first close-up image of the surface of a sun-like star beyond the solar system.
The mathematics of the sun
St Andrews' scientists have created a numerical model of the sun.
£2.6m for university mathematicians
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have been awarded £2.6 million to study magnetic activity in the atmosphere of the Sun and the Earth's magnetosphere.
Mathematicians win 3.4m to study sun
Eric Priest (centre) signing the EU contract with co-researchers Alan Hood and Ineke De Moortel.