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Air pollution is damaging more than our lungs – here’s what it could be doing to our brains

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7 May 20266 May 2026

Anju Berardi, Research Student in the Department of Pharmacy, explains how long-term exposure to air pollution – particularly fine particulate matter – may increase the risk of degenerative brain conditions...Read More >

When science meets industry: Reflections on TAC 2026 and the story behind ThermoLens

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29 April 202630 April 2026

Delegates gathered at TAC 2026, University of Reading — nearly 100 scientists and industry professionals attended over three days. At the end of March, nearly 100 scientists, researchers, and industry...Read More >

Facial recognition technology used by police is now very accurate – but public understanding lags behind

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4 February 20264 February 2026

New policing proposals include raising the number of live facial recognition vans in England and Wales from ten to 50. Photo by AlinStock via Adobe Stock. The UK government’s proposed...Read More >

How multilingualism can protect against brain ageing

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1 December 20251 December 2025

Photo by dizain via Adobe Stock. People are living longer than ever around the world. Longer lives bring new opportunities, but they also introduce challenges, especially the risk of age-related...Read More >

7 secrets hidden in your facial muscles

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20 November 202520 November 2025

Dr Tan Wingenbach, Lecturer in Psychology, explains how the extraordinary muscles in our faces not only create the expressions we see every day but also work invisibly beneath the surface,...Read More >

Emetophobia: what it’s like to have a fear of vomiting

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14 November 202527 November 2025

Emetophobia can have a serious impact on a person’s daily life. Photo by Nicoleta Ionescu via Adobe Stock. It’s safe to say nobody likes vomiting. But while it’s not a...Read More >

Plant-based meat has hit a plateau – but new innovations could spark a delicious comeback

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31 October 202531 October 2025

In this blog for World Vegan Day, Dr Dimitris Balagiannis, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Reading Flavour Centre, explains how a new research consortium is embracing cutting-edge fermentation...Read More >

Air pollution is silently decimating pollinators – but barely harms pests

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1 October 202530 April 2026

Winner of the Research Output Prize 2025 – Agriculture, Food & Health James Ryalls, Senior Research Fellow in Sustainable Land Management, explains how air pollution disproportionately harms beneficial insects, threatening...Read More >

Thousands of younger people with Alzheimer’s go undiagnosed – here’s how we can change that

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19 September 202519 September 2025

In this blog for World Alzheimer's Day, Samrah Ahmed, Associate Professor in Clinical Neuroscience, explains how young-onset Alzheimer's disease often goes undiagnosed and how simple bedside tests could help identify...Read More >

Three reasons buffets can be a recipe for a health disaster – and how to keep diners safe

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28 July 202523 July 2025

You pile your plate high at the buffet, savouring the freedom to try a little bit of everything. But while your tastebuds might be celebrating, your gut could be at...Read More >

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