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Destruction caused by tsunami in Palu, Indonesia

Destruction caused by tsunamis can be stopped by underwater soundwaves, study suggests

7 April 2025

Research identifies interaction between two wave types for tsunami mitigation and energy capture

ImmunoServ wins the St David Award 2025 for Innovation, Science and Technology

4 April 2025

Now in their 12th year, the St David Awards celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across Wales.

Virtual Reality Cafe

Virtual reality research explores curiosity and spatial memory

3 April 2025

Virtual reality research reveals that curiosity is key in spatial memory and mental map formation.

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Long reads

Improving dementia communication

Professor Alison Wray’s work on how the social and emotional impact of dementia affects communication is helping people with dementia, their families, and professional carers to navigate the communication challenges they face.

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Informing Muslims about organ donation

Dr Mansur Ali is helping fellow Muslims explore their faith’s stance on these life-saving procedures.

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Taking physics to the masses

Our research has helped transform perceptions, teaching practice and public awareness of astronomy.

Understanding postpartum psychosis

Mothers at risk of developing this severe psychiatric disorder are being better supported due to the work of Professor Ian Jones and his team.

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