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A scientist installing the 40kg mirrors into the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

Using gravitational wave detectors to help solve the biggest mystery in physics and astronomy

13 September 2024

LIGO detector data helps scientists put new limits on strength of ultra-low-mass dark matter

A futuristic glowing quantum computer unit. It resembles a network of interconnected wires extending downwards from a cylindrical component.

Cardiff University researchers part of £106 million investment in new Quantum hubs

14 August 2024

Cardiff University experts are supporting two new research hubs which aim to harness quantum technology to improve healthcare and computing.

A simulated image of two colliding supermassive black holes emitting gravitational waves.

Using small black holes to find big black holes

6 August 2024

International team exposes loophole in gravitational waves signal to reveal presence of supermassive black hole binaries 

Ariel

AI quest to shed light on distant planets

2 August 2024

Cardiff researchers play major part in international space data challenge

Children playing in Techniquest

What can children teach us about the neuroscience of curiosity?

31 July 2024

Neuroscientists work with primary schools to understand how curiosity impacts learning and memory

An image of blurry blue light trails converging on a vanishing point against a black background.

Sci-fi spaceships could create gravitational wave bursts within range of future detectors, scientists say

30 July 2024

International team simulate gravitational waves generated from “warp drive” collapse

Early days of the gravitational physics research group

Cardiff University celebrates 50 years of gravity research

19 July 2024

The Gravity Exploration Institute (GEI) began as a gravitational physics research group in 1974

A young man is photographed in Cardiff University graduation gowns.

EDI champion hopes to make “big impact” after graduation

18 July 2024

Nils Rehm graduates with MPhys in Astrophysics as part of Class of 2024

Young entrepreneurs triumph at the 14th annual Student Start-up and Freelance Awards

29 May 2024

Twelve young entrepreneurs each win a share of the £18,000 prize pot that was up for grabs.

A portrait of Dr Giulio Fabbian on a skyscraper viewing point with the skyline of a metropolitan city behind him

Cardiff researcher among UK pioneers to explore Universe’s first stars, largest explosions and more

23 May 2024

Dr Giulio Fabbian awarded Ernest Rutherford Fellowship 2024 by the Science and Technology Facilities Council