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New deep light imaging could improve disease diagnosis

An international team of researchers, in collaboration with the University of St Andrews, have made a technology breakthrough for one of the most important forms of light imaging, optical coherence tomography (OCT),…

3D hologram research could lead to improved IVF success

In a world first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the University of St Andrews and University of Adelaide. The images are created using…

Silver Award in Parliament for Georgina

Group member Dr Georgina Shillito has taken the Silver medal for the excellence of her research at the prestigious national competition STEM for BRITAIN 2022, held at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. The…

Shining a light on whisky

Researchers from the University of St Andrews have developed an innovative new technique using lasers to accurately measure the authenticity of some of the world’s most exclusive whiskies – without ever removing the cap.

Levitated timepiece sets new benchmark

A new mechanical ‘clock’ has been created by an international team of researchers, led by scientists at the University of St Andrews, which could test the fundamental physics of gravity.

Fighting TB with light and sound

A UK-wide research team, led by the Schools of Physics and Astronomy and Medicine at the University of St Andrews, has developed an innovative way to monitor the reaction of living bacteria to antibiotics using lasers…

Physicist takes silver medal in Parliament

Graham Bruce, a senior post-doctoral researcher at the University of St Andrews, won the Silver prize for excellence for his physics research at a STEM for Britain competition in London, walking away with a £1,250…