Eating habits revealed by wearable cameras and AI
04 February 2026
No single tool can accurately measure people’s diets, but new research shows that combining different methods — from wearable cameras to analysing dietary biomarkers — could give the most reliable picture of what people eat.
’Forgotten meats’ – a future superfood?
05 February 2026
Forgotten meats such as liver, heart and kidneys could make a comeback as a new superfood, according to scientists.
New trial aims to transform how we track our daily diet
09 February 2026
Scientists are recruiting adults from across the UK to take part in a groundbreaking trial to accurately track what they eat and drink in their daily lives.
Town crier tradition reimagined for Valentine’s Day
13 February 2026
Academics are reimagining the historic role of the town crier on Valentine’s Day (Saturday 14 February) as part of a new performance project.
Ukraine: if elections are held this spring, who might be the next president?
13 February 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from our Department of International Politics explains how there are several credible candidates who might contest Ukraine's presidential elections.
Plant trait discovery could boost soil carbon storage
16 February 2026
Scientists at Aberystwyth University have discovered specific traits in Miscanthus that could help lock more carbon into the soil, helping to tackle climate change.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
16 February 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Michael Woods and Professor Charles Musselwhite explain how political parties are lining up to talk about where they stand on the 20mph speed limit during the Welsh election campaign.
Fish use more energy to stay still than previously thought
19 February 2026
Writing in The Conversation, computer scientist Dr Otar Akanyeti explains why fish that appear to hang motionless in the water are actually working harder than expected.
Migrant lives documentary scoops international award
20 February 2026
A new film which tells the personal stories of migrants fleeing to Istanbul has won an international award ahead of its release in April this year.
Mocking people for their class is discrimination – so why don’t we treat it as such?
25 February 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Toni Beardmore discusses how ‘Banter’ about where you’re from or how you speak is harder to define than racism or sexism, but it is damaging.