Filtration breakthrough promises better tasting protein drinks, new research reveals

08 April 2026

The work of Aberystwyth University scientists has helped show that small changes to whey processing could improve the taste and texture of protein drinks.

Alpaca and sheep poo secrets tested to help protect world’s grasslands

14 April 2026

Scientists are studying alpaca and sheep poo collected in the Welsh uplands as part of efforts to protect grasslands and wildlife around the world.

Understanding pollen incompatibility could help improve hybrid seed production

01 April 2026

Researchers at IBERS, Aberystwyth University, together with national and international collaborators, have uncovered how plants rapidly halt pollen tube growth as part of their self‑incompatibility response — a natural mechanism that prevents inbreeding and promotes genetic diversity. Understanding this process opens new possibilities for improving hybrid seed production, crop yields and food security.

Student discovery could advance flood-resilient crops

16 April 2026

An Aberystwyth University student has uncovered how different plant varieties respond to flooding, offering insights that could help crops cope with extreme weather.