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Universe in a classroom

Cardiff project gives the Universe to school children in a box

23 May 2014

Welsh Government backed initiative reaches out to underserved schools to inspire a generation of scientists.

First direct evidence of cosmic inflation

17 March 2014

Cardiff physicists part of international team.

Cardiff University marks International Women’s Day

3 March 2014

Events across the city to honour and celebrate the achievements of women.

Future of cancer diagnosis brighter

21 January 2014

Techniques developed for astronomy benefit medicine.

Scientists inspect astronomical instrument

Royal Astronomical Society recognition for Cardiff stargazers

13 January 2014

Cardiff led international space project receives outstanding achievement award.

noble gas molecules

Noble gas molecule discovered in space

13 December 2013

Cardiff astronomers in 'world first'.

Galaxy

Inspiring young scientists

25 November 2013

Stars and stage to inspire new generation of Welsh scientists

Planck

Planck satellite receives its last command

24 October 2013

After 4.5 years of soaking up Big Bang radiation, the Planck satellite sends its farewell transmission.

Seeing stars: largest ever observed in the Milky Way

11 July 2013

Stellar womb 500 times the mass of the sun about to give birth to monster star.

Showcasing scientific excellence

24 June 2013

Chinese Academy of Sciences delegation visit Cardiff University