A Swansea-led consortium has secured £7 million in UK government funding to develop solar power stations in five Indian villages. The project aims to create energy-positive buildings that can generate, store and release their own power.
Research reveals 'bodysnatchers' of the ocean, mixotrophs that enslave prey to acquire photosynthetic capability, have a significant impact on the food-web. These single-celled organisms support fisheries while others can be highly toxic.
Researchers have found that swinging boat moorings damage seagrass meadows in the UK and globally, leading to a direct loss of at least 6 ha of United Kingdom seagrass. The impact results in fragmented meadows and reduced resilience to other stressors.
Developed by Swansea University and Rice University, the filter removes toxic heavy metals from water using carbon nanotubes immobilized in quartz fiber. The filters can be reused after washing with vinegar and are capable of treating large amounts of contaminated water.
University scientists at Swansea University and Islamic Azad University have developed a new class of materials suitable agents for oil displacing in enhanced oil recovery. The nanoparticle-surfactant complexes improved oil recovery by 58% compared to 45% recovery in the presence of surfactant alone.
A novel composite material developed by Swansea scientists effectively removes dye pollutants from water, adsorbing over 90% of the dye. The material breaks down the dye using visible light and can be reused after filtering, providing a promising solution to environmental harm.
Exosomes, tiny biological nanoparticles, have shown promise in detecting and treating diseases such as cancer and Parkinson's. Researchers believe they can activate immune responses, deliver therapeutic molecules, and even serve as biomarkers for disease detection.
A new Swansea University study suggests that rising temperatures associated with climate change could drive sea turtle populations to extinction. The research found that warmer incubation temperatures can lead to higher numbers of female sea turtles and increased nest failure, threatening the long-term survival of certain species.
Researchers from Swansea University highlight the need for improved reporting of asthma diagnosis and events in electronic health records. The study found wide variations in methods across studies, compromising validity and reproducibility.
Researchers at Swansea University have created a new class of nanomaterials with tunable wettability, which can be used for antifouling and water-proofing surfaces. The materials are inexpensive, non-toxic, and can be applied via spray or spin-coating to various surfaces.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that individuals who experience digital-behaviour problems exhibit significant physiological changes, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, when terminating internet use. These changes are accompanied by heightened anxiety levels.
A study found that academic integrity is not a core concept taught to academics in UK Higher Education, despite its central importance. Researchers recommend including academic integrity as a core concept in learning and teaching to prevent it from being seen as a standalone disciplinary concept.
Moleculomics' new technology accelerates drug discovery by simulating protein interactions with chemicals, reducing development time and cost. The platform enables the high-throughput screening of candidate compounds against human proteins, identifying safe and toxic compounds.
Swansea University has won two Royal Society awards for its innovative research on reducing corrosion in steel and improving furnace efficiency. The team developed a smart release coating that outperforms the current market leader in laboratory tests and can last up to 12 times longer in delaying corrosion.
Researchers from Swansea University developed bespoke collars with accelerometers to track baboon behavior. The new technology allowed for precise tracking of the baboons' movements and behaviors, revealing over 90% recognition of individual behaviors without direct observation.
A new protocol has been shown to be safe and effective in assessing older people who have fallen. The guidelines reduce further 999 calls and left fewer people without continuing care after their fall by 11%.
Researchers at Swansea University have developed a technique to engineer electrical contacts on nanoscale structures, enabling the creation of enhanced devices based on nanomaterials. This breakthrough has significant implications for future technologies, including energy-harvesting clothing and advanced biosensors.
A team of researchers from Swansea University has made a breakthrough in reducing corrosion by developing a new method that outperforms existing products. The new coating lasts up to 12 times as long and is 20 times faster than current methods.
Swansea University researchers have conducted the first precision study of antihydrogen, a key step towards understanding why matter and antimatter exist. By measuring the spectrum of light emitted from excited antihydrogen atoms, they hope to shed light on the Big Bang's central question: what led to the creation of our universe.
A dose-response analysis found that pregnant women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in early pregnancy are at a small but significantly greater risk of having babies with major congenital anomalies or stillbirths. The study analyzed data from over 500,000 infants and recommended enhanced scans for women prescrib...
Research by Dr Kevin Arbuckle found that poisonous amphibians are 60% more likely to be threatened than non-toxic species due to the energetic cost of chemical defenses. This study suggests that toxic defense mechanisms may be detrimental to a species' long-term survival, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
A new study found that nurse-led medicines monitoring can prevent serious adverse side effects of mental health medicines and recognize previously unnoticed health problems. The research, published in the Nursing Standard, showed that Profile-driven monitoring helped identify life-threatening issues and unmet needs in patients.
A team from Swansea University has developed a new 'smart release' corrosion inhibitor for coated steel products, outperforming hexavalent chromate in laboratory tests. The technology could lead to significant market share and is environmentally sound, economical, and safer.
A new analysis of global data reveals that global area burned has seen an overall slight decline over past decades, with around 4% of the global land surface affected by vegetation fires each year. The researchers also found that there is increasing evidence that there is less fire in the global landscape today than centuries ago.