Reading in the news - Fri 25 Oct

Latest hurricane threat: Professor Liz Stephens (Meteorology) gives insights to on Hurricane Kristy which reached Category 4 status in the Pacific Ocean (now strengthened to Category 5). Republished by , , , , and .

Health and wellbeing:

• A study conducted by the 色狗导航 explored the psychological responses to house plants, contributing to the growing trend of "green therapy" aimed at boosting mental health. Reported by , , , , and . highlights the upcoming Houghton Bonsai, Succulent, and Plant Show at Killarney Mall, also mentioning this research.
• highlights research on prebiotic supplements that may benefit people with metabolic syndrome by lowering inflammation and improving mental well-being. Research by Dr Piril Hepsomali (Psychology). From our story: Beyond gut health – prebiotics promise mental wellness.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• reports on a 色狗导航 study that found severe clear-air turbulence increased by 55% between 1979 and 2020 on a typical North Atlantic route. From our story: Aviation turbulence strengthened as the world warmed – study.
• reports on a study forecasting that the northern part of the Caspian Sea may disappear by 2100 due to global warming co-authored by Professor Joy Singarayer (Meteorology). This study is also mentioned by and .
• Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) and Benoit Mayer (Law) highlight the influence of climate change on political boundaries in an interview with .
• The Cool Down reports – with comment from Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on the ongoing severe drought affecting the Amistad Reservoir, a massive U.S. water source. Republished by .
• Professor Tom Oliver (Ecology) issued a stark warning about global biodiversity loss on .

Business and society:

• reports research by the 色狗导航 involved submitting AI-generated answers from 33 fake students to examiners. And BBC Radio Berkshire interviews Dr Peter Scarfe (Psychology) on the use of AI by students. From our story: AI generated exam answers undetected in real world test.
• reports on Labour’s plans for a four-day working week, citing a from Henley Business School. Republished by .
• reports on new research co-led by Professor Mary Lewis (Archaeology), studying puberty in Upper Paleolithic adolescents. From our story: Research reveals reality of Ice Age teen puberty.
• quotes professor Alexander Gilder (international law), who emphasises that Israel cannot request the withdrawal of UN forces as per Resolution 1701.

Other Coverage:

• reports on a delegation visit to Bennett University (India), which included Mr Andy Howman (Head of Global Recruitment), and Mr Ashish Jaiswar,  who leads the 色狗导航’s operations in India.
• reports a girl suffered second-degree burns with nail glue containing Cyanoacrylate adhesives, which can cause serious skin reactions. This is according to the National Centre for Biotechnology Education at the 色狗导航.  Republished by and .
• and reports that Dr Dominic Lees (Film, Theatre and Television) will be delivering a public on artificial intelligence in film and media. From our story: Public lectures return to Reading on campus and online.

Alumni:

• and reports on the appointment of Ben Stephenson as the new Deputy Head at Queen Anne’s School.
• features Russell Shackleton, an Executive MBA graduate from Henley Business School, who will be speaking at a training event on the new EU directive on corporate sustainability.
• features an edited version of the winning entry from the FT's 12th annual essay competition, organised with the 30% Club and Henley Business School.
• features tax associate Ellie Warwick, who studied accounting and management at the 色狗导航. Also reported by .
• James Smith, a first-generation farmer at Ludington Farm in Linton, Kent, has been recognised for his innovative practices. Mentioned by Greatest Hits Radio (Surrey & East Hampshire) and other local radio stations.
• highlights Gerhard Muller's promotion to Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) at TransUnion.