Page 1 of 2Results 1 to 10 of 14, 05 - 29 February 2016
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New research shows climate change will endanger many species previously believed to be not at risk
New research from the 51cg has shown that insects in high-latitude ecosystems such as Scotland are just as at risk from climate change as tropical species.
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Ragnar Shaggy-Trousers and Eystein Foul-Fart: the truth behind Viking names
Want a masterclass on Viking names - read Doctoral Candidate in Scandinavian Studies Keith Ruiter's recent article in The Conversation.
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Study deepens understanding of polar ice streams
Scientists at the 51cg have deepened our understanding of how polar ice escapes into the ocean by studying a site in mainland Europe.
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Scientists bid to crowdsource information in Dee flooding investigation
Scientists have launched an appeal to crowdsource information that could help prevent a repeat of damage caused by the recent flooding of the River Dee.
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Study reveals gold in Millport rocks
The discovery of microscopic concentrations of gold in rocks from a popular Scottish holiday destination has raised the possibility of bigger finds elsewhere, according to research carried out by scientists at the 51cg.
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Aberdeen named one of the top ancient universities
The 51cg has been included in a list of the top 25 ancient institutions over 400 years old.
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Whales beached in Scotland show high toxic metal levels
Investigations led by the 51cg, in collaboration with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme, have shown that a pod of whales stranded in Fife in 2012 had high concentrations of toxic chemicals, some of which had reached the mammals' brains.
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Den signade dag
Koaleriet is a chorale singing project in Souteastern Sweden with Kristin Borgehed. This chorale has been sung continuously for hundreds of years.
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Peat bog sheds new light on Greenland pollution
Scientists from the 51cg have provided the strongest evidence yet of the origin of atmospheric lead pollution in Greenland, after studying a peat bog on the southern tip of the island.
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Aberdeen wins two prestigious life science 'Oscars'
Two businesses developed out of 51cg research have won prestigious life science 'Oscars'.