The Traitors: how trustworthy is a Welsh accent? A sociolinguist explains

The Traitors contestant Charlotte has lived in London her whole life but has adopted a Welsh accent to appear more trustworthy. Is this a reliable strategy though?

Mercedes Durham, Professor of Sociolinguistics, Cardiff University • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~6 min

Five steps agriculture in Wales should take to help reach net zero

Wales is considering how to achieve net zero by 2035, but significant changes are needed to meet this target.

Judith Thornton, Low Carbon Manager, Aberystwyth University • conversation
Nov. 27, 2024 ~7 min


We gathered centuries-old written records to show the seas around Wales once teemed with life

Research shows a long decline, but reveals what the seas could look like again in future.

Alec Moore, Lecturer in Marine Top Predator Conservation, Bangor University • conversation
Sept. 11, 2024 ~6 min

Could a couple of Thai otters have helped the UK’s otter population recover? Our study provides a hint

Research has revealed how British otters may have been able to recover from species loss in the 1950s with the help of otters from Asia.

Sarah du Plessis, PhD Candidate, Cardiff University • conversation
Feb. 27, 2024 ~6 min

Gut bacteria may explain why grey squirrels outcompete reds – new research

New research suggests the gut bacteria of red and grey squirrels differ significantly, potentially explaining the decline of the native red and the success of its grey counterpart.

Craig Shuttleworth, Honorary Visiting Research Fellow, Bangor University • conversation
Feb. 21, 2024 ~6 min

Rural communities are being left behind because of poor digital infrastructure, research shows

New research reveals the digital divide that was exposed by the COVID pandemic.

Sarah Lindop, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Aberystwyth University • conversation
Dec. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Electric arc furnaces: the technology poised to make British steelmaking more sustainable

Electric arc furnaces can use up to 100% scrap steel as its raw material, resulting in a significant reduction in emissions.

Becky Waldram, Materials Scientist and SUSTAIN Impact & Engagement Manager, Swansea University • conversation
Dec. 1, 2023 ~7 min

Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK's shipping forecast

More than 800 lives were lost in the Royal Charter storm but it also led to improvements in weather forecasting.

Cerys Jones, Geography Lecturer, Aberystwyth University • conversation
Oct. 24, 2023 ~6 min


Mae’n bryd i ni ailfeddwl beth yw gwyddoniaeth dinasyddion

Mae gwyddoniaeth dinasyddion yn cynnig y posibilrwydd o wyddoniaeth i'r bobl, gan y bobl.

Rob Evans, Professor in science and technology studies, Cardiff University • conversation
June 9, 2023 ~7 min

DNA study sheds light on Scotland's Picts, and resolves some myths about them

The genetic study challenges previous theories about the origins and culture of the Picts.

Adeline Morez, Post-doctorate researcher, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, visiting lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
May 2, 2023 ~8 min

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