Cardiff University

A lattice Boltzmann method for floating oscillating water column WECs

In this study, a hierarchical multi-fidelity modelling framework, combining the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) and potential-flow approach, is developed to investigate the two-dimensional floating oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converters (WEC). The framework is built...

Estimating wastewater dilution using chemical markers and incomplete flow measurements: Application to normalisation of SARS-CoV-2 measurements

Combined sewers, which collect both wastewater and surface water, are found across the globe, especially in older urban centres. These systems pose a challenge when taking chemical and biological measurements, be that chemical contaminants, illicit drugs or — in the case of waste...

Socio-hydrogeology: The past, present, and future of a people-centred and place-based approach to groundwater science

Groundwater systems are shaped by deeply interwoven physical processes and social dynamics, yet traditional hydrogeological approaches have often treated these domains separately. Over the past decade, socio-hydrogeology has emerged in response, offering an approach that systemat...

European S2k guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Part 1. Epidemiology, diagnosis and clinical assessment

BACKGROUND: This first part of the S2k guidelines is an update of the 2015 S1 European guidelines based on the structured assessment of clinically relevant topics by the panel of experts. It is complemented by Part 2, which deals with treatments. OBJECTIVES: These guidelines aim...

Shifting shorelines and hydroclimate changes in southern South Africa: Insights from sediment provenance during the Middle Stone Age (90-50 ka)

Southern South Africa houses some key archaeological sites, which document the behavioural and technological development of Homo sapiens . During Marine Isotope Stages (MIS) 5 and 4, this region experienced marked climate variability, particularly in temperature and precipitation...

Exercise and Brain Health in Postmenopausal Women: A Review of Cognitive Benefits, Mechanisms, and Neurodegeneration Prevention

Menopause represents a major neuroendocrine transition characterized by substantial hormonal, metabolic, vascular, and inflammatory changes that may increase vulnerability to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease. Declining estrogen levels during the menopausal transiti...

Exploiting OmicData to Advance Predictive Ecotoxicology

Abstract Predicting species-specific chemical sensitivity using in silico approaches has the potential to transform environmental risk assessment, conservation, and biomonitoring, while reducing, and ultimately replacing, animal testing. Genomic and transcriptomic data capture ex...

Federated Edge-HPC Architectures for AI Workflows in Privacy-Sensitive and Real-Time Domains – Final Report

This report presents the outcomes, technical evaluations, and roadmap recommendations of the “Federated Edge-HPC Architectures for AI Workflows in Privacy-Sensitive and Real-Time Domains” (FEDGE) project, funded by the UKRI National Federated Compute Services (NFCS) NetworkPlus.

Federated Edge-HPC Architectures for AI Workflows in Privacy-Sensitive and Real-Time Domains – Final Report

This report presents the outcomes, technical evaluations, and roadmap recommendations of the “Federated Edge-HPC Architectures for AI Workflows in Privacy-Sensitive and Real-Time Domains” (FEDGE) project, funded by the UKRI National Federated Compute Services (NFCS) NetworkPlus.

The Potential for "Needy" Socially Assistive Robots in Assisted Living: Support Workers' Perspectives

Amidst the mounting challenges posed by the ageing of worldwide populations, innovative care approaches need to be explored. Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) have emerged as a potential solution, however despite their potential benefits, they have yet to realise widespread utilis...

PLCG2 downregulation impairs synaptic function and increases Alzheimer’s disease hallmarks in neuronal cultures

We developed a high-content screening to investigate how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) genetic risk factors may affect synaptic mechanisms in rat primary neuronal cultures. Of the target genes identified, we found that Plcg2 downregulation in mouse dentate gyrus neurons consistently d...

Reviving, reproducing, and revisiting Axelrod’s second tournament

Abstract Direct reciprocity, typically studied using the Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma ( IPD ), is central to explaining cooperation. In the 1980s Robert Axelrod ran two computer tournaments in which Tit for Tat ( TFT ) emerged as the winner. Yet the archival record is incomplete:...

Mobility and Roman Britannia

Abstract This article reviews the evidence for mobility within, and into, the Roman province of Britannia, assesses the current state of the field and sets out how current approaches should be developed and improved. Mobility was foundational to the Roman empire and its provinces...

Orthodontic Mini‐Implants in Practice: Insights from Iranian Specialist Orthodontists

ABSTRACT Objective To examine the usage of orthodontic mini‐implants or temporary anchorage devices (TADs) among specialist orthodontists in Iran. Methodology A web‐based 17‐question, cross‐sectional survey was conducted from October 2025 to January 2026. Distributed via mixed‐mo...

Adipose–Joint Crosstalk in Obesity–Induced Osteoarthritis: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Translational Therapeutic Opportunities

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity-induced osteoarthritis (OA) is emerging as a distinct metabolic phenotype fundamentally different from mechanically driven OA. Current therapies largely target downstream joint damage and fail to address underlying adipose–joint pathological int...

Plastron-mediated direct H2O2 synthesis

Abstract Gas-liquid-solid catalytic reactions are ubiquitous in the chemical industry and environmental chemistry. The efficacy of these reactions is constrained by the inherently low solubility of gases in liquids and poor mass transfer of reactants/products to/from the catalyst...

Sexual Health Promotion and Dating and Relationship Violence Prevention in Further Education Settings: A Systematic Review

Objective A systematic review was conducted of intervention evaluations addressing sexual health and dating and relationship violence in Further Education (FE) settings or their international counterparts.Methods The databases CINAHL, Embase, ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Sociolog...

Uncovering the Societal Harm of Cross-Sector Partnerships: An Intervention Perspective

Cross-sector partnerships (CSPs) are widely recognized as vehicles for addressing societal challenges. Yet, their potential to generate harm to communities, the environment, and broader societal systems remains underexamined. Evidence is fragmented and context-dependent, obscurin...

'Sea Sparkle' - Simulator of bioluminescent red Noctiluca blooms

This record includes English and Spanish versions of the following files: QuickStart - PDF guide to downloading and installing the Powersim Studio Cockpit application (if not already installed on your PC) Sea Sparkle Simulator - This simulator enables you to investigate how bloom...

'Sea Sparkle' - Simulator of bioluminescent red Noctiluca blooms

This record includes English and Spanish versions of the following files: QuickStart - PDF guide to downloading and installing the Powersim Studio Cockpit application (if not already installed on your PC) Sea Sparkle Simulator - This simulator enables you to investigate how bloom...