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Scientists from Cardiff University have detailed the molecular make-up of the fatty outer envelope of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time – and say it could prove an important new target for antivirals.The team’s work on the viral lipid…

Bullying, violence and aggressive behaviour among chefs employed in fine dining restaurants is enabled by their working environments, research from Cardiff University has found.The study shows how working in closed, hidden away kitchen…

A group of synthetic substances known as “forever chemicals” because of their environmental persistence have been found in otters across England and Wales.The study led by Cardiff University's Otter Project analysed historical data and…

The likelihood of people participating in community work declined as high-speed internet was rolled out in the UK, research shows.Academics at Cardiff University (Tommaso Reggiani) - in cooperation with researchers at KU Leuven (Mattia…

Urban greening is unlikely to provide a single fix for tackling extreme weather events brought on by climate change, scientists have suggested.A team led by researchers from Cardiff University has shown that the majority of cities around…

Cardiff University is collaborating with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) to provide scholarships for financially disadvantaged Black British students.The first scholarship will be offered from September 2022 and as part of the…

Scientists have identified a mechanism through which important metals, crucial to the manufacturing of renewable energy technologies, are passed from the Earth’s mantle to the crust.The team, including researchers from Cardiff University,…

A Cardiff University researcher is to lead a project to investigate any links between patients having urinary tract infections (UTIs) and suffering a heart attack or stroke.Dr Harry Ahmed is a GP from Rhondda Cynon Taf and Senior Clinical…

Playing with dolls can prompt children to talk about others’ thoughts and emotions, according to the latest findings of a multi-year study from neuroscientists at Cardiff University.The data expands on research exploring the impact of…

Greater urgency is required from local authorities in Wales in order to address the climate emergency, according to a report led by Cardiff University.Out of 22 councils in Wales, 16 have made climate emergency declarations, while the…