Reading in the news - Tue 11 Mar

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 色狗导航 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 色狗导航.