Reading in the news - Thu 4 Jul

Ice age survivors: , , , , , , ,  , , , , and report findings from a Nature study co-authored by Dr Geoff Smith (Archaeology) that found ancient humans called Denisovans survived the ice age on the Tibetan plateau. Read our news story.

‘Glitch’ reviews: , and freelance journalist review ‘Glitch’, a play created by the 色狗导航’s School of Law and Department of Film in collaboration with RABBLE theatre company, about the Post Office scandal. Republished by , and . Read our news story.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Helen Hooker (Meteorology) spoke to Sky News, France 24 and ITV News about the dangers of Hurricane Beryl, which is passing through the Caribbean. Read our expert comment.
• Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) is quoted by and on the increase of turbulence as an effect of climate change. Republished by , and . Read our news story.
• quotes Professor Mathew Owens (Meteorology) on recent powerful solar storms and their impact on Earth's aurorae.
• Dr Matthew Patterson (Meteorology) writes for on why average temperatures now feel cold.
• Cloud expert and visiting fellow at the 色狗导航, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, discusses his book "Cloud Spotting for Beginners" on BBC Radio Berkshire.
• Professor Nigel Arnell (Meteorology) warns of the high risk of wildfires in Europe this summer for .

Food and farming:

• , and continue coverage of the 色狗导航’s £16m purchase of farmland for agricultural and food research. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort is quoted. Professor Simon Mortimer (Agriculture) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire and BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today about the purchase. Read our news story.
• The mentions research from the 色狗导航 and the Royal Horticultural Society which identified a list of potentially invasive plants in the UK.

Business and society:

• spoke to Professor Bernd Vogel (Henley Business School) about charisma in politics.

Other Coverage:

• reports on the 色狗导航’s decision to divest from Barclays bank.
• Dr Geoff Sloan (Politics and International Relations) writes a letter to the endorsing Col Tim Collins, Labour candidate for North Down.

Alumni:

• reports that Georgina Miles earned her degree at the 色狗导航.
• reports that Ian McPherson studied the science of ice cream at the 色狗导航.