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AI tool automates plant fruit measuring to breed better crops

Aberystwyth University scientists are developing new artificial intelligence tools that automatically measure plant seed and seed pods in order to breed better crop varieties.

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Fish using more energy to stay still than first thought, research finds

Fish staying still in water are using considerably more energy than first thought, new research has found.

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Early potato blight detection mobile app plan

Potato blight, one of the world’s most devastating crop diseases, could soon be detected using mobile phones, thanks to a new app being developed by Welsh scientists.

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AI fuels surge in questionable health research, study warns

A sharp rise in potentially misleading health research articles could be due to the use of artificial intelligence tools, a new study suggests.

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Academic to chair prestigious sub-panel examining UK academic excellence

An Aberystwyth University academic has been appointed to chair an expert sub-panel that will assess research excellence in the UK higher education sector.

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Robots could help check biodiversity loss – new study

Robots could help track biodiversity loss across the world’s land masses, according to a new study.

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Beachlab returns to Aberystwyth seafront with robots and computer fun

Aberystwyth University’s popular Beachlab event makes its return at the end of the month, bringing quirky robotics and the latest technology to the seafront.

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Cleft lip research may reduce childhood operations

Research could help children born with a cleft lip and palate to avoid multiple operations as they grow up.

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Student game to improve train access proves a winner

Two Aberystwyth students have won a national competition for their app which helps improve access to train stations.

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Kids celebrate Science Week in Aberystwyth

Over 1,500 school pupils took part in lively hands-on activities at the University’s annual interactive science exhibition.

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