Reading in the news - Tue 26 Nov

Methanol poisoning: Dr Chris Smith (Chemistry) writes for The Conversation on how methanol affects the body following the deaths of six tourists in Laos from contaminated alcohol. Reposted by National Tribune.

UK floods: Professor Hannah Cloke’s (Geography/Meteorology) comments on the need for a review of weather warnings are published by The Telegraph, The Mirror, Yahoo News and MSN. From our story: UK floods: ‘Warning review needed’ - expert. BBC Radio Berkshire, Heart Radio Berkshire, Sky News and BBC Radio 5 Live interviewed Professor Hannah Cloke and Times Radio interviewed Dr Jess Neumann (Geography) on Britain's preparedness for extreme weather.

Assisted dying bill: Professor Adam McCann (Law) writes about the significant legal issues contained within the UK’s proposed assisted dying bill for The Conversation. Republished by National Tribune.

Health and wellbeing:

• The Telegraph quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) on why some people eat one-ingredient lunches. Republished by MSN, AoL, Yahoo Lifestyle.

Food and farming:

• Professor Glenn Gibson (Food and Nutritional Sciences) comments on a new paper outlining a roadmap for EU prebiotic health claims, NutraIngredients-USA reports.

Heritage and culture:

• BBC Four’s Rome: Empire Without Limit features Professor Hella Eckardt (Archaeology) on identifying human remains in ancient burial sites.

Business and society:

• Just Drinks quotes Professor Chris Hilson (Law ) discusses the impact of water scarcity on drinks companies. Republished by Yahoo Finance.
• Voice of Islam Radio interviews Dr Dominic Lees (FTT) on deepfakes in film and his advisory role with a parliamentary committee.
• INREV highlights its new Academy Certificate, developed in collaboration with Henley Business School.
• Helen de Felice (Henley Business School) writes for PQ Magazine offering tips to excel in computer-based exams.
• Juniper Networks quotes Kevin Mortimer (Operations) on the challenges of managing IT infrastructure.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Business Insider highlights a university study showing an increase in severe clear-air turbulence over the past four decades. Republished by Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance and AoL. From our story: Aviation turbulence strengthened as the world warmed — study.
• BBC Asian Network interviews student Ramandeep Najar for a panel on individual experiences of climate change.

Other coverage:

• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to Reading Students’ Union Welfare Officer Sarah Ifidon about White Ribbon Day events on campus. Reading Today also reports on the events.
• NewsCabal reported Professor May Tan-Mullins' appointment as Provost and CEO of the University of Reading Malaysia and Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (ASEAN). From our story: New leader to direct Reading ‘force for good’ in Asia.
• BBC Radio Berkshire highlighted upcoming events in the local area including the University of Reading's Winter Festival.
• Greatest Hits Radio mentions the University of Reading's Reclaim the Night March.