Irishman awarded CBE by King Charles III for services to public health and neuropsychology
Prof Peter Halligan played a key role in many research breakthroughs at Cardiff University before being appointed as chief scientific adviser for Wales
Cardiff University
Scientists reveal clear genetic signals for risk of schizophrenia
Researchers believe findings could help explain the condition’s diverse symptoms
Could bathing in cold water reduce anxiety and stress?
Cold-water immersion is gaining in popularity, but more research is needed
Dementia risk ‘doubles’ with two or more chronic health issues at middle age
‘Landmark study’ shows existing issues can be ‘strongly predictive’ of dementia later in life
Wearing face masks may hinder our ability to show empathy – study
While helping prevent Covid transmission, they can make it harder to share emotions
Val Cummins: From periwinkles to floating wind power
Project Emerald MD talks of State’s need to invest in and harvest the sea for electricity
‘An independent spirit of mind’: the march towards Welsh independence
Pandemic has moved question of Wales’s place in the UK to centre of political debate
One in five who undergo rapid Covid testing could be incorrectly told they have virus
Findings contradict previous research that found no inaccuracy among positive tests
Coronavirus exposes lack of power exerted by England’s regions
London Letter: Burnham stands up to capital and warns of north being pushed around
Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say
Gas called phosphine which produces bacteria is found in harshly acidic clouds
The rise of a toxic male separatist movement who hate women
The idea began on the fringes of the internet – so how has it made it all the way to the White House?
Immune cell discovery could treat ‘wide range of cancers’
Cardiff researchers find new immune cell that kills most human cancer types
Ireland takes steps towards cementing Wales and Scotland as allies
Irish Consulate returns to Cardiff as Brexit looks set to kickstart new and diverse relations
New doctrine threatens freedom of speech in universities
Bowing to fear of causing offence undermines fundamental principle of free enquiry
Mysterious space waves could be caused by tiny diamonds
Scientists may have found origin of microwaves that have baffled experts for decades
Screen-time for children: how much is too much?
Recent research suggests it is not so much the length, but the nature of screen-time that matters
People with severe eczema face 20% increased risk of stroke, study shows
Almost 70% of such patients had increased risk of heart failure, ‘BMJ’ study indicates
McLaren darts into luxury car passing lane
A former Ford executive is leading the bid to make the company a force at the very top end of the car market
Holyhead will be one of the biggest losers from Brexit
Port’s location of Anglesey has dubious distinction of being poorest spot in UK
Irish-led study finds link between blood vessels and schizophrenia
Research likely to open up a new front in treatment of schizophrenia
How does anyone become an expert on anything?
Unthinkable: To become an expert you need to embrace a set of scientific values
One thing is clear: Santa is an expert physicist
There are a few theories of how Santa gets around the entire planet in one night – let’s weigh them up
Brexit could send UK car industry back to dark days of 1970s
The motor sector is in rude health now, but leaving EU could have disastrous results
Brexit: Welsh Leave vote a populist revolt against political elites
Result exposes divide between parliament and people with steel and immigration key issues
William Reville: A dangerous censorship takes hold on campus
Trigger warnings and other student-drive trends in universities will do much more harm than good
Surprising health benefits of chewing gum
Chewing gum can aid recovery after operations and improve alertness
Charismatic geologist who breathed life into the past
Mike Williams: October 6th, 1947 - July 8th, 2015
Companies harness environment to help workers smell the roses
Biophilic design seeks to bridge divide between natural and built environments
Ryanair warns witnesses at hearing against repeating claims
European Parliament committee hearing told of complaints about employment terms
Welsh nationalists look to emulate SNP with breakthrough in south
History, demographics and a ‘soft nationalist’ Labour Party working against Plaid Cymru
The Celtic Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends
New book documents magical tales of pagan gods and heroes from Ireland and Wales
Irish disrupter-in-chief Claire Molloy ready for England
Natural born open-side flanker relishing World Cup semi-final tilt against Red Rose
Study examines paracetamol use in pregnancy
Research links use of painkiller to potential development of behavioural problems
Study reveals Stone Age gourmets favoured spicy food
Residues found in 6,000-year-old pot help explain what was on the menu
Bright ideas to bring IP into the digital age
Prof Ian Hargreaves’ influential report into the UK’s intellectual property (IP) system has generated much discussion globally
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