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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.

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.

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK Celebrate Research Impact

28 January 2026

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK have celebrated over a decade of groundbreaking arthritis research with the launch of the Arthritis UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre Impact Report and two flagship events.

Coauthors Sergey Fedorov and Mikkel Sinding completing the autopsy of the Tumat-1 wolf puppy.

Woolly rhino genes recovered from Ice Age wolf stomach

14 January 2026

Woolly rhino genetics recovered from an Ice Age wolf discovered in north-eastern Siberia reveals vital information about the animals population collapse.