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Researchers develop new tool to help detect hidden signs of autism in adults

17 February 2020

First-of-its-kind checklist could help diagnosis of autism which affects one in 100 people and is under-diagnosed in women

Hands of robot and human touching on global virtual network connection future interface. Artificial intelligence technology concept.

Cardiff academic examines ‘human-centric’ cyber security

4 February 2020

Airbus Accelerator probes cyber strengths

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Novel insight into chromosome 21 and its effect on Down syndrome

31 January 2020

Cardiff University researchers observed three gene groups with importance for memory function

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MSc Psychology conversion course launched

9 January 2020

The School of Psychology has launched an innovative Master’s course that enables people to pursue a career in psychology after completing an unrelated undergraduate degree.

Pregnant woman

‘Depression in pregnancy alters male infant behaviour - but mothers don’t notice’

6 December 2019

New study suggests mothers with emotional issues do not recognise their sons’ difficulties, leading to delays in support

Lorraine Whitmarsh

Cardiff University academic to take lead role in citizens’ assembly on climate change

25 November 2019

Climate Assembly UK will work on ways to cut carbon emissions

Brain Box

Virtual MRI scan for pupils

21 October 2019

University offers VR scan as part of ‘Brain Box’ resource for teachers

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Tone of voice crucial in conversations with teenagers

27 September 2019

New study showed adolescents were less likely to want to engage with schoolwork when mothers spoke with a pressurising tone

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Two-thirds of people support limiting air travel to tackle climate change

18 September 2019

Urgency of climate change is now recognised amongst public, according to a survey from brand new £5m social transformation research centre

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Researchers to investigate solitude and the physics of the Universe

4 September 2019

Two projects from Cardiff University win major funding totalling €3.38m