Volcanic recycling secret
Ancient volcanoes could provide new insights into how the Earth’s surface is recycled, according to St Andrews scientists.
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Mystery of rare volcanoes on Venus
Play-doh planet too hot for volcanic activity
The basic building blocks of life to be rethought after one discovered to be missing
Single cell organisms found near volcanoes have different make-up.
Volcanic bug aids ‘Children of the Moon’
Ancient protein will help understanding of rare genetic disease.
Physicists aim to predict volcano eruption
Scientists awarded grant to create on-site life-saving device to help predict volcano eruption.
Volcanic bug yields cancer clue
CAPTION: Archaea are microbes found in extreme conditions such as hot volcanic pools (above). CREDIT: Malcolm White.
‘Future Vision’ roadshow funded
Technology which could see through terrorists' clothing, spot a volcano on the verge of eruption or see wounds under bandages is to be showcased as part of a new initiative that will be rolled out across the UK.
Scots role in hazardous volcano warning
CAPTION: The increasingly dangerous volcano in Montserrat is to be further investigated.
Volcanoes and virtues in ancient Greece
St Andrews will this week play host to public talks on two very different aspects of Greek and Roman culture: erupting volcanoes and virtues in Greek tragedy.