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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.

Lived experience of poverty stigma will inform new policies for public services

4 June 2026

It is hoped the findings will improve support for those experiencing hardship

Rules on broadcast impartiality need rethinking in an age of multi-party politics, report concludes

2 June 2026

Academics studied media coverage of May’s elections across the UK

The Senedd election result: No return to business as usual

19 May 2026

Dr Jac Larner and Professor Laura McAllister assess the political landscape in Wales following the vote on May 7

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

Study exposes failures in prison healthcare

7 May 2026

Delivering safe, equitable healthcare in secure environments is vital to reducing harm in prisons, new research says

Biggest black holes built up in busy star clusters after series of violent merging events, research finds

7 May 2026

Team identifies two distinct black hole populations in version 4.0 of the Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalog

How blind people build a sense of space from sound

6 May 2026

Researchers reveal how the brain extracts spatial information from sound during echolocation – mouth clicks used by blind people to navigate and represent their surroundings in real time.

Scottish Neolithic tombs were used to trace kinship descent

30 April 2026

Ancient DNA analysis of individuals buried in chambered tombs finds close relatives were grouped together

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.