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The University of Reading is among the world’s top 50 universities in its support of sustainable global development, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Impact Rankings 2025. Reading ...
An international research collaboration involving scholars from several countries has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly those enhanced with specialised forensic ...
Saturday night takeaway: News-Medical reports that “takeaway night” is more than just fast food for families, but a key part of shared mealtimes at home. This includes reference to a recent ...
Warzones, microplastics and light pollution pose serious new risks to bees and other pollinators over the next decade, according to a landmark report on today’s World Bee Day. The report from Bee:wild ...
Cardinals will begin voting to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, 7 May. Professor Rebecca Rist, papal expert at the University of Reading, provides insights into how the conclave ...
Stark temperature shifts from the oceans to the atmosphere have been revealed using the colours of the climate stripes. The new visualisations reveal consistent warming patterns in both the upper ...
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects – like ladybirds, ...
As part of the admissions process for our MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) programme, all suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Our interviews will be carried out online, using ...
Earth is absorbing more sunlight and trapping more heat than it releases into space, causing our planet to warm up at an increasing rate. New research shows that cloudy areas over oceans are ...
Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown. Researchers at the University of Reading found that eating 50g of walnuts (a ...
Hurricanes are likely to become more frequent and more intense in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans over the next decade, a new study has shown, spelling increased danger for coastal ...
Improving scientists' ability to assess the risk and consequences of crossing tipping points in the North Atlantic and Greenland is the goal of a major new research project led by the National Centre ...