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Agrivoltaics, which pairs solar panels with farming, offers a path to decarbonise agriculture. But how do we make it work for crops and energy? A new tool may hold the answer.
Over the years, sensational spy dramas featuring have mirrored the murky world of intelligence operations.
Ultra-processed foods have been blamed for rising obesity and poor health. But with advances in food science, could they become part of the solution to modern nutritional challenges?
Microbial communities are essential to life, yet their complexity has long puzzled scientists. Now, a new framework aims to unravel how these intricate ecosystems form.
Over the past two decades, the west has begun to present these extrajudicial killings as ‘justice’ with scant regard for international law.
Ces dernières années, la popularité de la « cocaïne rose » s’est accrue en Europe. Mais malgré sa couleur gaie, ce mélange de drogue, qui ne contient généralement pas de cocaïne, est dangereux.
Pink cocaine, an unpredictable and dangerous synthetic drug, is rapidly gaining traction on Europe’s party scene.
A combination of strength training and endurance exercise was shown to be the most beneficial for post-menopausal women.
Courts face growing challenges in assessing digital evidence in international crime trials. A new guide aims to help judges verify online information.
A beautiful building means that someone cared to do that little bit extra, which can be meaningful for its inhabitants.
New research reveals that the human heart has evolved distinct structural and functional traits that set it apart from our closest great ape relatives.
University is often unpredictable but there are things autistic students can do to make the experience more positive.
Reshaping your study habits with four essential techniques could reignite your progress and help you push past your current level.
Una violencia racista sin precedentes sacude el Reino Unido tras la muerte a puñaladas de tres chicas el 29 de julio. Los falsos rumores están incendiando Internet y las calles: ¿cómo acabar con ellos?
Des violences racistes inédites frappent le Royaume-Uni, après la mort de 3 fillettes tuées au couteau, le 29 juillet dernier. De fausses rumeurs enflamment les réseaux et les rues : comment les déconstruire ?
Instead of focusing on the people sending out the propaganda, we should turn our attention to those who receive it.
The National Eisteddfod was inspired by druidic rituals and medieval court festivals.
The Scot’s greatest assets were his tactical nous, competitive spirit and supreme fitness.
Despite their proven effectiveness in healing chronic wounds, maggot therapy remains underused due to widespread squeamishness.
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Senior Lecturer and Clinical Academic in Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, Swansea University
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Researcher in Sustainable Advanced Materials, Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials, Swansea University
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Emeritus Professor of Welsh, Swansea University
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Professor Emeritus (Human & Health Sciences), Medicine Health and Life Science, Swansea University
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Research Assistant in Public Health, Swansea University
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Assistant Professor, Psychology, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University
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Lecturer in Criminology, Swansea University
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Associate Professor in International Relations, Swansea University
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Associate Professor in Computational Ecology, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer in Molecular Physiology, Swansea University
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Lecturer, media, Swansea University
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Professor of Geography and Director of the Centre for Wildfire Research, Swansea University
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Professor of Law, Swansea University
