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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.

Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression

26 September 2025

Cardiff University academics led on gene therapy surgeries in the UK

Cardiff University named WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Learning and Improvement

26 September 2025

The new Centre at Cardiff University will play a pivotal role in advancing WHO’s global work to strengthen patient safety.

Local opticians could cut waiting times and help ‘reduce the risk of people losing sight’

22 September 2025

Qualified local optometrists can manage certain eye care conditions, significantly reducing patient waiting times and lowering costs for the NHS.

Funding extension for project creating “better, healthy homes for the future”

19 September 2025

GW4 universities-led project to continue to demonstrate how existing homes can be transformed for future generations