Reading in the news - Wed 16 Oct

AI in flood predictions: A Reuters article looking at the use of AI in flood predictions quotes Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology). Republished by: Mail Online, WDEZ, Market Screener, Aol, The Star, Channel NewsAsia, , Yahoo! Finance, SRN News, Trading View, Devdiscourse, U.S News & World Report, Asharq Al-Awsat, The Jakarta Post, Klse.i3investor, Fast Company, Malaya Mail, Japan Times, Profit.BG and Context.

Middle East conflict: Professor Rosa Freeman (Law) tells France24 that international law is clear that civilians, should not be targeted, and that a ceasefire is urgently needed to prevent further deaths and bring about release of hostages.

Health and wellbeing:

SurreyLive features research by Professor Claire Williams (Psychology) which highlights the cognitive benefits of wild blueberries. Republished by Yahoo! News, Express and GloucestershireLive

Country & Town House compile a list of five foods to help combat Seasonal Affective Disorder and mention research from the University that found consuming flavonoid-rich foods like wild blueberries significantly improved mood in young people.

Food and farming:

Dr Kate Johnson (Agriculture) spoke to The Farm Program (approx. 20 mins in) about her research into the benefits of calves playing with toys.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

Daily Mail features Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) commenting on a recent study about global temperatures. Also reported by: Science Media Centre, MSN and Foreign Affairs

Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) is quoted by France 24 and IBTimes for a piece on how some climate change solutions can have a negative impact on diversity. Republished by: Yahoo! News, Wfmz-tv, Tribune International, Manila Standard, Channel NewsAsia, Inquirer Interactive, Mail and Guardian Online, TuoitreNews and more.

Wokingham Today and Reading Today report on new research led by PhD researcher Jennifer Stout. From our story: Snowflake dance analysis could improve rain forecasts 

Business and society:

CIOBPeople reports that Dr Florence Phua (Built Environment) is actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the construction industry.

Other Coverage:

Reading Today highlights MP Matt Rodda’s latest speech in Parliament, where he emphasized the benefits of sport for all, and mentioned University student Ed Fuller, who won gold for ParalympicsGB in Paris this summer.

BBC Radio Berkshire shared updates about the Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra's upcoming performance at the Great Hall, University of Reading, on Saturday.

Reading Today reports on the latest updates regarding Reading Gaol, quoting a spokesperson from the new owners who said that collaboration with the University of Reading is a key priority for them.

Virgin Radio UK featured a message from a parent about their daughter joining the Korfball Society at Reading, sharing her enthusiasm for the sport despite the early practice sessions. One of the station’s presenters also mentioned his son has recently started at Reading too.