Could the “Lost” Islands of Ancient Welsh Folklore Really Have Existed? Scientists Say Yes
A new study of coastal geography finds that the lost islands mentioned in Welsh folklore and poetry are plausible. New evidence on the evolution of…
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New Technology for Storing Summer Heat To Use in Winter
Funding to research thermal energy storage that could cut bills and boost renewables. New technology that could store heat for days or even months, helping…
Venom Contributed to the Extraordinary Species Diversity of Fish and Insects
The extraordinary diversity of insects and fishes, the most species-rich invertebrate and vertebrate groups in the animal kingdom, is partly due to the origin of…
Antimatter: Scientists Trap Elusive Material by Blasting It With Lasers
Antimatter is believed to play a huge part in the story of our universe. It’s the counterpart to matter: identical in every way – with…
CERN Scientists Successfully Laser-Cool Antimatter for the First Time
The result opens the door to considerably more precise studies of the response of antimatter to light and of how it behaves under the influence…
Improving Carbon Capture Technology: Faster, Greener Way of Producing Carbon Spheres
A fast, green and one-step method for producing porous carbon spheres, which are a vital component for carbon capture technology and for new ways of…
Fire-Resistant Tropical Forest on Brink of Disappearance – Crucial for Preventing Catastrophic Fire
A new study led by researchers in the Geography Department at Swansea University reveals the extreme scale of loss and fragmentation of tropical forests, which…
Finally Revealed: Gargantuan True Size of Legendary Prehistoric Mega-Shark Megalodon
A new study led by the University of Bristol and Swansea University has revealed the size of the legendary giant shark Megalodon, including fins that…
Egyptian Animal Mummies From Over 2000 Years Ago Digitally Unwrapped With High-Resolution 3D X-rays
Three mummified animals from ancient Egypt have been digitally unwrapped and dissected by researchers using high-resolution 3D scans that give unprecedented detail about the animals’…
Researchers Capture Incredible Footage of Fluid “Fracturing” Like a Solid Under Stress
Swansea University researchers from the College of Engineering have captured the moments a fluid reacts like a solid through a new method of fluid observation…
Your Eyes Can Reveal if You’ve Suffered a Traumatic Experience in the Past
Study shows how traumatic experiences can leave their mark on a person’s eyes. New research by Welsh academics shows that a patient’s pupils can reveal…
Secrets of Magnificent Soaring Birds Revealed – Flapping Their Wings for Just 1% of Flight Time
New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds rely on air currents, not flapping to move around. New research has…
Printing Solar Cells on Thin Films for Cheaper and More Efficient Solar Energy
Key step towards cheaper and more effective solar energy. A new study reports the highest efficiency ever recorded for full roll-to-roll printed perovskite solar cells…
New Environmentally-Friendly Method Developed for Removing Toxic Chemicals From Water
Researchers from Swansea University have developed a new environmentally friendly method for removing toxic chemicals from water. A newly invented machine, called the Matrix Assembly…
Extinction of Threatened Marine Megafauna Would Lead to Devastating Loss in Functional Diversity
The extinction of threatened marine megafauna species could result in larger than expected losses in functional diversity, according to research led by Swansea University. In…
One Factor Causing Test Anxiety, Loneliness and Reduced Motivation to Study in University Students
Internet Use Reduces Study Skills in University Students Research conducted at Swansea University and the University of Milan has shown that students who use digital…
Carbon Nanotubes Grown on Old Newspapers
Newspapers provide a green, economical way to produce carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes are tiny molecules with incredible physical properties that can be used in a…
Crabs Can Solve a Complex Maze and Remember Their Route Weeks Later [Video]
Unique study shows how crabs can work their way through a complex maze in order to find food, and can even remember it two weeks…
