“Ghost” Galaxy Offers Breakthrough in Deciphering Birth of Supermassive Black Holes
Astronomers zoom in on black hole with one of the lowest masses ever observed in nearby “ghost” galaxy. A research team led by Cardiff University…
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Scientists Say Global Plan to Protect Endangered Species Has Major Flaw
A global group of scientists is calling for an urgent rethink on a draft action plan to safeguard biodiversity. The provisional action plan[1], unveiled in…
Long-Standing Climate Puzzle Finally Unraveled Thanks to Ancient Marine Fossils
Cardiff University scientists have shed new light on the Earth’s climate behavior during the last known period of global warming over 14 million years ago….
Animal Bones Reveal Huge Feasts at Ancient Capital of Ulster Drew Crowds From Across Iron Age Ireland
Study explores scale of human mobility through analysis of animal bones. People transported animals over huge distances for mass gatherings at one of Ireland’s most…
Astronomers Spot Neutron Star That’s Been Missing for Over 30 Years
The leftovers from a spectacular supernova that revolutionized our understanding of how stars end their lives have finally been spotted by astronomers at Cardiff University….
Scientists Spy Unstable Compound Semiconductors – “Could Have Profound Consequences”
New observations using state-of-the-art techniques could help to build better electronics in smartphones, GPS and satellites. Scientists from Cardiff University have, for the first time,…
New Breakthrough on Human Hearing Disorders From an Unlikely Source: Zebrafish
Scientists gain understanding of mechanisms that determine growth patterns of tiny hair cells within the ear. A study of the genetic make-up of zebrafish has…
Using the Right Tone of Voice May Be Key to Getting Teenagers to Cooperate
New study showed adolescents were less likely to want to engage with schoolwork when mothers spoke with a pressurizing tone. Teenagers are less likely to…
Deep-Rooted Plumbing System Uncovered Beneath Ocean Volcanoes
Cardiff University scientists have revealed the true extent of the internal ‘plumbing system’ that drives volcanic activity around the world. An examination of pockets of…
Scientists Discover Spinning Nanodiamonds Around Stars
For decades, astronomers have puzzled over the exact source of a peculiar type of faint microwave light emanating from a number of regions across the…
New Technique Targets Cancer Without Destroying Healthy T-Cells
A new study from Cardiff University reveals a unique approach to targeting the abnormal T-cells that cause T-cell lymphomas and could offer hope to patients…
Supernova 1987A Reveals the Cold, Inner Regions of the Exploded Star’s Remnants
A team of researchers has discovered a rich inventory of molecules at the center of an exploded star for the very first time. Two previously…
New Simulation Shows How the ‘Pillars of Creation’ Were Created
A new simulation shows how the ‘Pillars of Creation’ were created, showing how the cloud collapses and forms ‘elephant trunks’ and bright rims over 1.6…
Middle Stone Age Innovation Linked to Rapid Climate Change
A newly published study presents the most convincing evidence so far that abrupt climate change was instrumental in the development human evolution. Rapid climate change…
Crab Nebula Contains Enough Dust to Make Around 40,000 Earths
Using the Herschel Space Observatory, a team of astronomers discovered filaments of dust shining in the far-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, providing definitive evidence…
New Drug Fights Cancer by ‘Hijacking’ Existing T Cells
A new study describes how a team of researchers are exploring ways to manipulate the body’s existing T cells that normally kill viruses and redirect…