Butterflies prefer UV lights says new study
08 August 2024
Butterflies prefer lighting that contains ultraviolet according to a new study by Aberystwyth University scientists that could help improve how insects are kept indoors.
Largest ever global air sampling maps fungal spread
10 July 2024
Mushrooms and other fungi spread their spores in a more localised way than once thought and more similar to how animals and plant species migrate, new research has found.
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.
UK’s first Lion’s Mane burger on plates after research project
01 November 2024
The UK’s first Lion’s Mane burger has gone on sale at a Welsh eatery with the help of Aberystwyth University researchers.
New rapid TB diagnosis detector to be developed
10 October 2024
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.
Aberystwyth agriculture student is best in Britain
07 October 2024
An Aberystwyth University graduate from Carmarthenshire has won the Farmers Weekly award for the best agriculture student in Britain.