Goats smarter than sheep and alpacas – study

07 March 2025

Goats can process information and solve memory tests better than sheep and alpacas, according to research by Aberystwyth University scientists.

IBERS Researchers Explore How Wind and Mechanical Forces Shape Crop Resilience

12 March 2025

A new study by researchers at IBERS has shed light on how mechanical forces such as wind, rain, and touch influence plant growth and resilience. The review, published in BMC Biology, explores the process of thigmomorphogenesis - the way plants respond to mechanical stimulation, particularly in cereal crops.