Cardiff University
Coverage of Cardiff University in the Nexus archive.
- Catnip lotion found to be effective mosquito repellent in Uganda study
A Uganda study found that 6% catnip oil lotion is as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, offering a potential low-cost alternative to expensive commercial repellents. The research, conducted by Cardiff University and the Uganda Virus Research Institute, highlights catnip's insect-repelling properties and its potential to combat malaria in Africa.
- Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study
Broadcasters in the UK are relying too heavily on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, according to a study by Cardiff University. The study examined the reporting of national elections in Wales and Scotland, as well as local elections in England, on UK-wide television news. This lack of scrutiny may be due to impartiality rules.