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

We built a human-skin printer from Lego and we want every lab to use our blueprint

Scientists used Lego to build a bioprinter capable of printing human tissue samples.

Oliver Castell, Senior Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University • conversation
April 26, 2023 ~6 min


It's time to rethink what citizen science really is

Citizen science offers the possibility of a science for the people, by the people. And it could be used to challenge the status quo.

Rob Evans, Professor in science and technology studies, Cardiff University • conversation
March 28, 2023 ~6 min

Cornwall space launch: why launching rockets from UK soil can benefit industry and security

Efforts to launch rockets into space from the UK need to demonstrate reliability.

Craig Underwood, Professor, University of Surrey • conversation
Feb. 3, 2023 ~8 min

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