(Phys.org) —Using a laser, the St Andrews scientists can now carry out detailed analysis of a spirit sample no bigger than a teardrop and can even confirm whether it is toxic or not. It's hoped the testing ...

Physics - General Physics

May 20, 2013 4.5 / 5 (2) 0 |

(Phys.org) —A team of experts in human-computer interaction at the University of St Andrews have found that gesture-based Natural User Interfaces (used to control televisions, computers and games consoles ...

Technology - Computer Sciences

Apr 29, 2013 not rated yet 1

(Phys.org) —A detailed study of shifting river beds, conducted by researchers at the University of St Andrews, could hold the key to more accurate flood prevention.

Space & Earth - Earth Sciences

Apr 24, 2013 4.7 / 5 (3) 0

(Phys.org) —A new interactive multi-display system that can tell when you're not paying attention has been developed by scientists at the University of St Andrews.

Technology - Hi Tech & Innovation

Mar 19, 2013 3 / 5 (2) 5 |

Female animals are unfairly sexually stereotyped by researchers, according to experts at the University of St Andrews.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Mar 01, 2013 4.5 / 5 (2) 2

(Phys.org)—Dolphins mimic those closest to them as a way of getting in touch, according to the latest research.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Feb 20, 2013 not rated yet 1 |

(Phys.org)—Physicists are getting warmer in the hunt for universal truths, thanks to a breakthrough by a team at the University of St Andrews.

Physics - General Physics

Feb 18, 2013 4 / 5 (12) 28 |

(Phys.org)—A team of scientists from Scotland and the Czech Republic has created a real-life "tractor" beam, as featured in the Star Trek movies, which for the first time allows a beam of light to attract ...

Physics - General Physics

Jan 25, 2013 4.4 / 5 (58) 18 |

(Phys.org)—A new computerised photo-ID system is helping scientists monitor and track the grey seal population in the UK and beyond.

Biology - Ecology

Dec 14, 2012 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org)—A revolutionary survey of nearby galaxies will allow scientists to map their different properties – opening the way for new understanding of the origins of life and the growth of the Milky ...

Space & Earth - Astronomy

Nov 29, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

The new PAMBuoy acoustic monitoring system officially launched last month by SMRU Ltd, the spin out from the Sea Mammal Research Unit at University of St Andrews, is being used to protect salmon in the River Forth estuary ...

Technology - Engineering

Nov 27, 2012 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org)—An "unexpectedly large" number of free-ranging salmon are being killed by parasitic lice in European waters every year, according to the results of a major international study.

Biology - Ecology

Nov 07, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 2 |

The moment of birth of an iceberg has been analysed in detail for the first time. A team of scientists from the University of St Andrews and Aberystwyth University has completed a detailed and thorough survey ...

Space & Earth - Earth Sciences

Oct 30, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

(Phys.org)—The long-held belief that learning through imitation is restricted to humans has been cast in doubt by researchers at the University of St Andrews.

Biology - Plants & Animals

Oct 12, 2012 5 / 5 (3) 0 |

(Phys.org)—The view that animals have become more complex over time could be a thing of the past, according to the latest research.

Biology - Evolution

Sep 28, 2012 4.4 / 5 (10) 28 |