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Biodegradable wet wipes remain in rivers for more than five weeks

15 December 2025

Scientists show for the first time that most biodegradable wet wipes aren’t as biodegradable as their marketing claims.

Two Eurasian otters in wood

Rising levels of banned toxic chemicals in otters from Wales

1 December 2025

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in every otter tested by the Cardiff University Otter Project.

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Scientists map badger roadkill UK hotspots

24 November 2025

New research identifies badger hotspots for wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Tiaisenkoski river

Captivity makes salmon less symmetrical

26 September 2025

Salmon reared in captivity are more asymmetrical compared to wild salmon, suggesting higher stress levels, new research finds.

Headshots of Charlotte Brookfield and Hannah Shaw

Double success for Cardiff academics in teaching excellence awards

6 August 2025

Charlotte Brookfield and Hannah Shaw recognised with prestigious sector-leading National Teaching Fellowships

Three female graduates sat on a bench in their hats and gowns.

Triplets who “fell in love with Cardiff” honour late grandfather in emotional graduation celebrations

30 July 2025

Rose, Maudie and Grace Orgill graduate together as part of Class of 2025

Twins Carys and Anneira stand together in a garden

Biosciences twins graduate together

15 July 2025

Twins Anneira and Carys Moore graduate together after completing their studies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

Hand pulling wet wipe out of the packet

Scientists calculate how many wet wipes enter UK waters per person

19 June 2025

Cardiff University scientists develop the first comprehensive model to calculate wet wipe emissions to rivers.

Professor John Atack and Professor Simon Ward in the lab

$140 Million investment in new therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders

18 June 2025

New Cardiff University spin-out, Draig Therapeutics, receives $140 Million investment in developing new therapies for Major Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Adult cutting a pear

Snacking may impact children’s growth

15 April 2025

New research finds that grazing throughout the day could limit children’s growth.