Reading in the news - Tue 11 Mar
11 March 2025

North sea collision: features Dr Alex Lukyanov (Mathematics and Statistics) discussing the multiple factors influencing the North Sea oil spill after a tanker collision. Additional coverage includes reports from , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and .
#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment
- , , and feature research by Ankit Bhandekar (Research Student) and Dr Laura Wilcox (Meteorology) on how weather patterns and geography contribute to Delhi’s extreme air pollution.
- features Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) discussing how flickering loops in the sun’s corona could help predict solar flares earlier.
- highlights the development of EarthCARE’s ACM-CAP algorithm, which began at the University.
- features research by Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) on the "dirty mirror" effect and climate change.
Health and wellbeing
- features Dr M. Alejandra Perotti (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) discussing Demodex mites and exploring their impact on skin health.
- highlights a University study showing that mushroom consumers perform better cognitively across multiple domains than non-consumers.
- features insights from Professor Parveen Yaqoob (Food and Nutritional Science) on a Harvard study about replacing butter with plant-based oils.
- A finger-prick test for platelet function, developed by Professor Jon Gibbins and his team, is reported by . From our news story: Blood test paves the way for better heart attack prevention.
Food and farming:
- , features Dr Chris Wyver (Agriculture, Policy and Development), highlighting findings on fruit tree flowering patterns across Britain. From our news story: Public match experts in blossom watch - now help track 2025.
- highlights a Defra-funded project on regenerative, dual-purpose poultry involving Dr Elizabeth Rowe (Agri-Food Economics and Marketing).
Business and society:
- features the findings of a new study by Mental Health First Aid England and Henley Business School, highlighting a decline in psychological safety at work.
Heritage and culture:
- highlights that Professor Michael Fulford (Archaeology) will deliver a series of talks on the history of the ancient Roman town of Silchester.
- A book by Professor Anne Lawrence-Mathers (History), which discusses magic in medieval manuscripts is reviewed by .
Other stories:
- An article by about biologically based technology mentions recent work at the 成人抖阴 where scientists taught hydrogels to play Pong. From our news story: Hydrogel brain learns to play pong.
- Commenting on recent experiments to introduce mammoth-like genes into mice, Dr Louise Johnson is quoted by .
Alumni:
- , , and pay tribute to former Conservative councillor David Hilton, who graduated from the University before working in the engineering sector.
- Clint Raine, a graduate of Henley Business School, is about the global polyurethane industry, published by PU daily.
- In an article about his row with Nigel Farage, the mentions that Reform MP, Rupert Lowe went to the 成人抖阴.