Reading in the news - Mon 3 Mar

Health and wellbeing:

• The Independent 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.
• The Telegraph 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.
• The Times, Biglobe News, Share Radio and Excite Japan 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
• Scientific American reports that scientists at the University have found that chewing gum can be a strategy to prevent songs from getting stuck in your head.
• Longevity Live mentions a Reading study showing that mushroom consumption is linked to improved cognitive performance.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• A Conversation 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.
• MyScience reports on a new study involving Reading researchers, exploring the impact of climate change on Neanderthals.
• Germanic News 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
• The Past 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.
• Telangana Today, OB News, The Hindu and Deccan Chronicle cover the news that a new bat species, endemic to Sri Lanka, has been discovered. Reading researchers were involved in the collaborative study.
• Maldita.es 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 The Times on the Copyright and AI debate. The letter was mentioned in another letter to The Times, 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. Wokingham Today also cover the report. From our story: Urgent action needed to protect children's right to play
• Reading.co.uk 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.
• The Chartered Insurance Institute reports that, according to a white paper from Henley Business School, 25% of the UK’s workforce already has a secondary source of income.
• The Law Society Gazette features an article by Emeritus Professor Rosemary Auchmuty (Law) reviewing a book about Scottish feminist legal pioneer Chrystal Macmillan.
• Henley Standard 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:

• NRZ, IKZ Online, Abendblatt, Braunschweiger Zeitung, Harz Kurier, WP, WR, and WAZ 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.
• Reading Chronicle 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
• Reading Today and Wokingham Today report on plans to install solar panels at a Park and Ride site, which serves central Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital, and the University of Reading.
• Wokingham Today and Reading Today 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.
• Lexology reports on a Competition Appeal Tribunal case involving Professor Christine Riefa (Law). 
• The Guardian features an obituary for Roger Harcourt, noting his postgraduate studies at the University before beginning his career as an English teacher. Republished by Inkl and AOL.
• European Business Magazine, Business Intelligence, BizHub, The Sun and others highlight the ISCA is partnering with the University of Reading Malaysia to support accountant training through its new Professional Services Centre in Johor Bahru.

Alumni:

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