Cardiff University

Irishman awarded CBE by King Charles III for services to public health and neuropsychology

Prof Peter Halligan played a key role in many research breakthroughs at Cardiff University before being appointed as chief scientific adviser for Wales

Fri Apr 14 2023 - 15:08

Scientists reveal clear genetic signals for risk of schizophrenia

Researchers believe findings could help explain the condition’s diverse symptoms

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 19:37

Could bathing in cold water reduce anxiety and stress?

Cold-water immersion is gaining in popularity, but more research is needed

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:01

Dementia risk ‘doubles’ with two or more chronic health issues at middle age

‘Landmark study’ shows existing issues can be ‘strongly predictive’ of dementia later in life

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 08:56

Wearing face masks may hinder our ability to show empathy – study

While helping prevent Covid transmission, they can make it harder to share emotions

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 14:39

Val Cummins: From periwinkles to floating wind power

Project Emerald MD talks of State’s need to invest in and harvest the sea for electricity

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 13:15

‘An independent spirit of mind’: the march towards Welsh independence

Pandemic has moved question of Wales’s place in the UK to centre of political debate

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 16:30

One in five who undergo rapid Covid testing could be incorrectly told they have virus

Findings contradict previous research that found no inaccuracy among positive tests

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 00:02

Coronavirus exposes lack of power exerted by England’s regions

London Letter: Burnham stands up to capital and warns of north being pushed around

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 20:00

Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say

Gas called phosphine which produces bacteria is found in harshly acidic clouds

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 16:31

The rise of a toxic male separatist movement who hate women

The idea began on the fringes of the internet – so how has it made it all the way to the White House?

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 12:38

Immune cell discovery could treat ‘wide range of cancers’

Cardiff researchers find new immune cell that kills most human cancer types

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 10:51

Ireland takes steps towards cementing Wales and Scotland as allies

Irish Consulate returns to Cardiff as Brexit looks set to kickstart new and diverse relations

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 01:00

New doctrine threatens freedom of speech in universities

Bowing to fear of causing offence undermines fundamental principle of free enquiry

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 01:00

Mysterious space waves could be caused by tiny diamonds

Scientists may have found origin of microwaves that have baffled experts for decades

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 17:36

Screen-time for children: how much is too much?

Recent research suggests it is not so much the length, but the nature of screen-time that matters

Thu May 31 2018 - 19:01

People with severe eczema face 20% increased risk of stroke, study shows

Almost 70% of such patients had increased risk of heart failure, ‘BMJ’ study indicates

Wed May 23 2018 - 23:30

McLaren darts into luxury car passing lane

A former Ford executive is leading the bid to make the company a force at the very top end of the car market

Wed Apr 18 2018 - 05:08

Holyhead will be one of the biggest losers from Brexit

Port’s location of Anglesey has dubious distinction of being poorest spot in UK

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 03:54

Irish-led study finds link between blood vessels and schizophrenia

Research likely to open up a new front in treatment of schizophrenia

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 09:03

How does anyone become an expert on anything?

Unthinkable: To become an expert you need to embrace a set of scientific values

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 06:15

One thing is clear: Santa is an expert physicist

There are a few theories of how Santa gets around the entire planet in one night – let’s weigh them up

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 01:00

Brexit could send UK car industry back to dark days of 1970s

The motor sector is in rude health now, but leaving EU could have disastrous results

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 17:31

Brexit: Welsh Leave vote a populist revolt against political elites

Result exposes divide between parliament and people with steel and immigration key issues

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 10:30

William Reville: A dangerous censorship takes hold on campus

Trigger warnings and other student-drive trends in universities will do much more harm than good

Thu May 05 2016 - 10:11

Surprising health benefits of chewing gum

Chewing gum can aid recovery after operations and improve alertness

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 12:00

How far can projectile vomit travel?

Vomiting Larry is easing the burden of the winter vomiting bug

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 05:00

Charismatic geologist who breathed life into the past

Mike Williams: October 6th, 1947 - July 8th, 2015

Sat Jul 25 2015 - 01:00

Companies harness environment to help workers smell the roses

Biophilic design seeks to bridge divide between natural and built environments

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 01:30

Ryanair warns witnesses at hearing against repeating claims

European Parliament committee hearing told of complaints about employment terms

Tue Jun 30 2015 - 01:01

Welsh nationalists look to emulate SNP with breakthrough in south

History, demographics and a ‘soft nationalist’ Labour Party working against Plaid Cymru

Fri May 01 2015 - 01:00

The Celtic Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends

New book documents magical tales of pagan gods and heroes from Ireland and Wales

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 15:15

Irish disrupter-in-chief Claire Molloy ready for England

Natural born open-side flanker relishing World Cup semi-final tilt against Red Rose

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 01:00

Study examines paracetamol use in pregnancy

Research links use of painkiller to potential development of behavioural problems

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00