Reading in the news - Wed 29 Jan
29 January 2020
Coronavirus: Prof Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted in an article for CGTN about how the Chinese coronavirus differs from the flu.
Heatwaves: Medical Xpress, Eurasia Review, and News Medical report that China is likely to experience more deadly heatwaves, based on new UoR research. Dr Buwen Dong (Met) is quoted.
Oxford comma: Shelley Harris (English) spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about the oxford comma, after author Philip Pulman took exception to the lack of one in a new 50p coin.
Other coverage
- Hansard reports on a Westminster Hall debate led by Reading East MP Matt Rodda about fire safety in flats and shared housing, and mentions UoR’s teaching in architecture and estate management.
- An article looking at the potential positive role of CBD in sports recovery for Vents notes UoR Pharmacy research on CBD use for hunger management.
- Stuff NZ covers the link between turbulence and climate change and quotes Prof Paul Williams (Met).