Reading in the news - Mon 3 Mar

Health and wellbeing:

• highlights full-fat milk's nutritional advantages over plant-based alternatives, with Professor Ian Givens (Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health) noting that it provides essential nutrients.
• The Telegraph quotes Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation) discussing the long-standing research on omega-3 fatty acids and their benefits for longevity.
• features an article on the nutritional value of tinned fruit, with Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) explaining that both fresh and tinned fruit lose vitamins over time.
• , , Share Radio and highlight research by Professor Claire Williams (Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences) showing that eating walnuts for breakfast can enhance cognitive function. From our story: Eating walnuts for breakfast may boost your brain function
• reports that scientists at the University have found that chewing gum can be a strategy to prevent songs from getting stuck in your head.
• mentions a Reading study showing that mushroom consumption is linked to improved cognitive performance.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• A article by PhD student Ankit Bhandekar and Dr Laura Wilcox (both Meteorology) examines how weather patterns and distant mountains contribute to Delhi’s toxic air pollution.
• reports on a new study involving Reading researchers, exploring the impact of climate change on Neanderthals.
• highlights a Reading study challenging a 45-year-old belief that larger animals have lower cancer rates. From our story: Bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief
• reports on research led by Dr Juliette Waterman (Archaeology) which found that historical birds of prey scavenged more food then they hunted. From our story: Ancient birds of prey lived off menu of medieval waste.
• , , and cover the news that a new bat species, endemic to Sri Lanka, has been discovered. Reading researchers were involved in the collaborative study.
• features researcher Jeff Da Costa (Geography and Environmental Science), who explains that Japan's J-Alert system is now among the best early warning systems globally.

Food and farming:

• The Fruit Grower (in print) highlights a study by PhD student Charlotte Howard, showing that wildflower plots near apple orchards are cost-effective in reducing rosy apple aphids and fruit damage.

Business and society:

• Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre and Television) co-wrote a letter to on the Copyright and AI debate. The letter was mentioned in another letter to , agreeing that it is possible to ethically develop AI models.
• Dr Naomi Lott (Law) was interviewed by Heart Radio Berkshire on a new study revealing that children's time playing outdoors has decreased by half in just one generation. also cover the report. From our story: Urgent action needed to protect children's right to play
• reports that Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Parveen Yaqoob will be a keynote speaker alongside MP Yuan Yang at the Mayor of Reading’s International Women’s Day event.
• reports that, according to a white paper from Henley Business School, 25% of the UK’s workforce already has a secondary source of income.
• features an article by Emeritus Professor Rosemary Auchmuty (Law) reviewing a book about Scottish feminist legal pioneer Chrystal Macmillan.
• highlights efforts to protect toads near Henley Business School, where patrol members assist amphibians in safely reaching their spawning pond by monitoring a road barrier.
• BBC Radio Berkshire features Professor Rosa Freedman (Law) discussing the Chagos Islands.

Other coverage:

• , , , , , , and report on the discovery of an ancient pterosaur potentially killed by a prehistoric crocodile, with Dr Brian Pickles (Ecology) quoted.
• An article in Building & Facilities Management (in print) about the role of outdoor spaces in workplaces mentions collaborative research involving Reading.
• reports that Reading University Boat Club secured nine medals at a national university rowing competition. From our story: Reading’s scullers secure second at UK rowing competition
• and report on plans to install solar panels at a Park and Ride site, which serves central Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital, and the 桃色视频.
• and highlight Professor Trish Reid (Film, Theatre and Television), a former member of the 1980s Glasgow band His Latest Flame, in a list of 10 great acts with a connection to Reading or Wokingham.
• reports on a Competition Appeal Tribunal case involving Professor Christine Riefa (Law). 
• features an obituary for Roger Harcourt, noting his postgraduate studies at the University before beginning his career as an English teacher. Republished by and .
• , , , and others highlight the ISCA is partnering with the 桃色视频 Malaysia to support accountant training through its new Professional Services Centre in Johor Bahru.

Alumni:

• A article on the subject of global chemistry research features comment from a former Reading graduate.