Salt delivery from the Indian Ocean helped end the ice ages

Scientists from St Andrews and Cardiff Universities, along with international colleagues, have discovered the source of warm super salty water that rushed up the Atlantic 15,000 years ago, ushering in the end of the last ice age. The study, published in Nature (Wednesday 10 May 2023), comes as ocean temperatures are reaching record highs and waters … Read more

Why taking part in ‘healthy’ competition is good for our wellbeing

It’s no surprise to anyone that engaging in regular physical activity is good for us… Physically, it helps to keep us healthy; mentally, it can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. We also know that exercise is important for healthy brain aging. Therefore, it’s important that for our health and wellbeing, we do … Read more

New study reveals ‘invisible’ glacier loss in the greater Himalaya

A new study involving scientists from the University of St Andrews reveals that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the greater Himalaya has been significantly underestimated due to the inability of satellites to see glacier changes occurring underwater. The research, which utilizes multi-temporal satellite data and bathymetric measurements, offers valuable insights into the growing issue … Read more