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Welsh scientists developing groundbreaking rapid prostate cancer test

A groundbreaking test that could detect prostate cancer in men more quickly and with greater accuracy than current methods is being developed by Welsh scientists.

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Dyffryn Ogwen young farmer wins first agriculture scholarship

An 18-year-old from Dyffryn Ogwen has become the first Agriculture student to win a major Welsh-medium scholarship worth £3,000 at Aberystwyth University.

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UK’s first Lion’s Mane burger on plates after research project

The UK’s first Lion’s Mane burger has gone on sale at a Welsh eatery with the help of Aberystwyth University researchers.

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New rapid TB diagnosis detector to be developed

Welsh researchers have been awarded funding of almost £1.2 million to develop a new detector for tuberculosis in humans and animals that can report a result in one hour.

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Aberystwyth agriculture student is best in Britain

An Aberystwyth University graduate from Carmarthenshire has won the Farmers Weekly award for the best agriculture student in Britain.

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Butterflies prefer UV lights says new study

Butterflies prefer lighting that contains ultraviolet according to a new study by Aberystwyth University scientists that could help improve how insects are kept indoors.

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More nutritious white bread could be on shelves, thanks to funding

Healthier white bread could soon appear on the shelves of bakers and grocers across the UK thanks to research at Aberystwyth University.

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Aberystwyth nest box project looks at climate change impact on bird breeding

New nest boxes have started appearing around Aberystwyth as part of a new study to understand the impact of climate change on competition between birds.

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Growing crops indoors could be key part of future food security

The development of controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming technologies needs to accelerate to meet the challenges of future UK food security, according to the leader of a new research project.

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Festival of fermented foods at Aberystwyth University

From kombucha to kefir and sauerkraut, the benefits of fermented foods for our minds and bodies will be explored at a Festival of Fermentation at Aberystwyth University in April. 

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