Reading in the news - Tue 20 Feb

Spot the comet: , , , and report that stargazers are being urged to photograph a comet set to pass Earth. The photos will help with a research project led by the 色狗导航. PhD researcher Sarah Watson (Meteorology) is quoted. Republished by and the . Radio coverage is provided by BBC Radio Berkshire. Read our news story. 

Novichok use: quotes Professor Gary Stephens (Pharmacy), who comments on the potential use of Novichok in the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Republished by

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Professor Richard Allan (Meteorology) discusses El Niño for The . Republished by .
• mentions 色狗导航 scientists’ work on advancing long-range forecast accuracy. Professors Pier Luigi Vidale and Rowan Sutton (both Meteorology) are quoted. 
• BBC Radio Scotland spoke to Professor Rowan Sutton (Meteorology) about the Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction programme. 
• report on the University's positioning in the People and Planet University League. 

Food and farming:

• and report on the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm, which the 色狗导航 curated. ITV 1 Meridian East visited the University curated farm.
• reports on a 色狗导航 study that showed how the Magniva Platnimum Grass Dry inoculant enhanced cattle performance.

Alumni:

• and report that singer, Kahn Morbee, earned a master's at Henley Business School.
• Sam Greaves earned his degree in real estate at the University, reports. Republished by and .