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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 

Researcher looking into understudied eating disorder awarded prestigious funding

2 August 2024

Dr Chawner's research will look into avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.

New report by GW4 calls on government to fix the gap in childcare support for postgraduate students

1 August 2024

New report by GW4 calls on government to fix the gap in childcare support for postgraduate students

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

Child having their glucose levels tested

Psoriasis drug shows promise for treating childhood diabetes

30 July 2024

A drug commonly used to treat psoriasis, Ustekinumab, has been found to be effective in helping to treat children and adolescents with type-1 diabetes.

Man looking straight ahead

Just a Minute: Avoiding “brain fry” key to success on popular Radio 4 gameshow

29 July 2024

Paul Merton and Cardiff University linguist explore how game’s most seasoned panellist navigates its challenges

An artist’s impression of jellyfish like creatures swimming in a shallow sea.

Complex life on Earth began around 1.5 billion years earlier than previously thought, new study claims

29 July 2024

Scientists say unique episode of underwater volcanic activity produced nutrient-rich ‘lab’ for experiments in biological evolution

A teacher sits on the floor with her class

Practical guidance to help schools maximise the impact of educational initiatives

23 July 2024

Review of current research provides insights for teachers

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Trial to prevent reoffending for partner abuse among men with substance use problems

22 July 2024

Female survivors from Wales to offer research insights for project