Seals reveal age of Antarctic water for first time
01 July 2024
The age of water in the Antarctic is being revealed by seals for the first time.
Antibiotic pollution makes snails forgetful by altering their gut microbiome
30 May 2024
Antibiotics prevent snails from forming new memories by disrupting their gut microbiome - the community of beneficial bacteria found in their guts.
Big name debates at Royal Welsh grass and muck event
22 May 2024
Big name agricultural debates will be part of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s annual Sustainable Grass and Muck Event at Trawsgoed farm in Ceredigion next week (Thursday 30 May).
More nutritious white bread could be on shelves, thanks to funding
01 May 2024
Healthier white bread could soon appear on the shelves of bakers and grocers across the UK thanks to research at Aberystwyth University.
Aberystwyth nest box project looks at climate change impact on bird breeding
30 April 2024
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.
Growing crops indoors could be key part of future food security
09 April 2024
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.
Festival of fermented foods at Aberystwyth University
05 April 2024
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.
Secret Arctic microbial night life investigated by Aberystwyth scientists
28 February 2024
Aberystwyth University academics are visiting Svalbard in the Arctic to investigate the night life of microbes.
The Queen presents award to Aberystwyth University for parasite research
22 February 2024
Queen Camilla has presented a prestigious award to Aberystwyth University for its pioneering parasitology work at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace today (Thursday, 22 February).
Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved – Aberystwyth University study
29 January 2024
Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved, a new study by Aberystwyth University academics suggests.