Reading in the news - Wed 16 Apr

Marine heatwaves: , , , and report on a new study co-authored by Dr Xiangbo Feng and Professor Jon Robson (both Meteorology) that has revealed extreme marine heatwaves have tripled due to global warming. From our story: Extreme marine heatwaves have tripled over the past 80 years.

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• quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Meteorology/Geography) on the economic and energy impacts of increasingly frequent ‘tropical nights’ in Europe. From our story: European State of the Climate report: expert comments.
• quotes Dr Peter Inness (Meteorology) in an article discussing the sinking of the Bayesian yacht last August.
• Dr Akshay Deoras (Meteorology) is mentioned in this story about forecasts for above-normal rainfall during monsoon season in India.
• highlights warnings from Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) explaining that a major solar superstorm could cause massive power outages.
• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) spoke to LBC Radio and Heart Berkshire about the impact of recent storms and floods across Europe and their links to climate change. From our story: European State of the Climate report: expert comments

Health and wellbeing:

•  features comments from Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences), who warned that avoiding ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Republished by , and
• quotes Dr Francesco Tamagnini (Pharmacy) commenting on the impact of statins on preventing dementia.
• A article on the health benefits of strawberries mentions a University study that found the red berries can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Republished by
• reports that Professor Claire Williams (Psychology) led a study showing that eating 50g of walnuts for breakfast can improve memory and reaction time. Republished by and . From our story: Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function.
• highlights research from the University that found e-bike riders experienced a surprising mental health boost. Professor Carien Van Reekum (Psychology) was involved in the study and is quoted.

Business and society:

• Professor Davide Castellani (Henley Business School) spoke to about the impact of President Trump's trade tariffs on UK businesses. Interview starts at 3.25.

Other coverage:

• highlights that Julie Susel (Security Services) was highly commended in the Initiative of the Year category at the Association of University Chief Security Officers awards.
• features Mirela Iovu, currently studying for Henley Business School’s Certificate in Board Practice and Directorship programme.

Alumni:

• Menotti Lerro, a Master of Arts graduate writes for , discussing the autobiographical genre.
• A Daily Telegraph (print) obituary for crime novelist Pete Lovesey mentions that he studied English at Reading.
• interviews Victor Adekunle Alonge, President of NIESV and Non-Executive Director at NGX Real Estate Ltd, who holds certifications from the University.
• highlights that technology company Endava currently serves around 15 education clients, including the University.