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Buglossoporus quercinus (Oak Polypore) fungus

A plan to save endangered fungi

4 August 2026

A Species Recovery Programme grant will help the conservation of endangered UK fungi species

Brain scans

$65 million to advance new treatments for mental health conditions

3 August 2026

Investment, led by Deep Track Capital, will help Draig Therapeutics fund new treatments for mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder.

Millie Vernon holding a joey kangaroo wrapped in a blanket

Studying at Cardiff took student to Australia and Borneo

16 July 2026

Millie Vernon’s degree in Biological Sciences took her all over the world

Honeybees at a hive

Sick bees smell different

30 June 2026

Bee colonies may detect parasitic gut infections from changes in how worker bees smell

Coauthor Love Dalén measuring cave lion cub

Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion

4 June 2026

The history of an extinct cave lion has been revealed through new genetic analysis by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff.

Two Eurasian otters in wood

Scientists use new otter poo DNA sampling technique

13 May 2026

A new approach enables non-invasive collection and study of genetic data from otters with potential use in other species

Learned Society of Wales welcomes new Fellows tackling key world challenges

28 April 2026

15 academics from Cardiff University have achieved the prestigious honour of joining the Learned Society of Wales.

Dog in garden receiving flea treatment on the back of the neck

Flea-treatments and sheep-dips at damaging levels in Welsh rivers

11 March 2026

Chemicals used in veterinary flea-treatments and sheep-dips are potentially harming wildlife in Welsh rivers.

roads and roundabouts cutting through trees and green fields

Most roadless areas in Great Britain are smaller than 1km2

18 February 2026

A new study measures the amount of roadless areas in Great Britain and examines the wildlife impact of roads.

Cardiff University facilities: your innovation partner

12 February 2026

New short films showcase nine university innovation facilities now available for industry hire and collaboration.