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New light shed on formation and evolution of black hole binary mergers by pair measured just one month apart

28 October 2025

Mergers measured by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration advance scientific understanding of nature of black hole formation and fundamental physics

UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty, Cardiff University academic argues

23 October 2025

Time is running out to take positive action on plastic pollution

Two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience

23 October 2025

A new report by Cardiff University and Stamp Out Spiking uncovers the latest information about spiking in the UK.

Expanding farming capabilities will not close Africa’s ‘hidden hunger’ gaps

16 October 2025

Researchers combined data on demand, production, and resource constraints, moving beyond calories to nutrients that matter for health across all 54 African countries

Peppermints improve alertness when sick with a cold

14 October 2025

Scientists test whether eating peppermints when ill with a mild upper respiratory tract infection can help improve performance and alertness.

Scientists train AI to predict river flow across entire US to aid extreme weather and climate impact preparation

14 October 2025

New method outperforms several existing hydrologic models and is easier to understand

World’s most sensitive table-top experiment sets new limits on very high-frequency gravitational waves

9 October 2025

QUEST leads search for gravitational waves at frequencies never before explored

Likely origins of black hole collision with “squashed” orbital path revealed

8 October 2025

Scientists compare properties of rarely seen type of black hole merger to probe its formation history

Cardiff University showcases spinouts and startups driving real-world impact

30 September 2025

Cardiff University celebrated the achievements of its growing entrepreneurial community at a special event showcasing research commercialisation and innovation.

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.