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Exploring the sensory roots of anxiety in autism

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9 April 202515 April 2025

Teresa Tavassoli, Associate Professor of Psychology, reveals how sensory differences in autistic individuals can impact anxiety levels. We all perceive the world around us differently. Some individuals may be sensory...Read More >

Every mind matters: improving children and young people’s mental health

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28 February 202510 March 2025

In 2023, NHS England reported that one in five children and young people has a probable mental health disorder. But why has there been this explosion and what can be...Read More >

Raising the Pulse: How faba beans can transform our diet and the planet

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10 February 202518 February 2025

World Pulses Day, celebrated on 10th February, is dedicated to raising awareness about the edible seeds from legume plants. In this blog, Elena Millan, Associate Professor in Consumer Research and...Read More >

Our most read articles of 2024

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17 December 202419 December 2024

In 2024, researchers at the University of Reading published 54 articles on The Conversation. Together, these have been read over 1.4 million times. Our academics have explored a wide range...Read More >

A common nasal decongestant lacks evidence but is still sold in the UK

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2 December 20246 February 2025

For years, the drug phenylephrine has been a popular choice for relieving nasal congestion, however, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine medicines from pharmacy shelves. Recent FDA...Read More >

Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol

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28 November 202413 December 2024

Six tourists who were staying at a youth hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, have died of methanol poisoning. The methanol was believed to be in contaminated drinks. Methanol – a colourless, tasteless...Read More >

Right tree, right place: a practical guide to tree selection in agroforestry

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26 November 202419 December 2024

Agroforestry from the air: lines of trees integrated into an arable cropping farm (credit: Wakelyns) As part of National Tree Week, the University of Reading and Forest Research have launched...Read More >

Understanding animal research: Promoting a culture of care in practice

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30 October 202429 October 2024

Though controversial, animal research is an important part of some work at the forefront of scientific and medical discovery. While every effort is made to keep their use to a...Read More >

How the National Fruit Collection is working to save rare apple species from extinction

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21 October 202425 October 2024

Photo by Rob Wicks on Unsplash On National Apple Day (21 October) this year, researchers at the University of Reading will be preparing to help save hundreds of rare apple...Read More >

Monsters and myths inspire young audiences

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27 August 202414 August 2025

Emma Aston (Classics) and Andrew Mangham (English Literature) won the 2024 Research Award in the category Public Engagement for Research for their months-long exhibition which was co-curated by Reading Museum....Read More >

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