The majority of the world population now lives in cities. ‘Smart cities’ could help solve a range of problems faced by UK city dwellers – from air pollution to economic deprivation. Professor…Read More >
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England’s water crisis needs more than just new reservoirs – here’s what will help
The UK government wants to build more reservoirs like this one (Derwent reservoir) in the Peak District England is facing a water crisis. The UK government has just announced plans to fast-track...Read More >
WH Smith once shaped the travel experience – and now it’s returning to its roots
After 124 years as a familiar fixture to generations of customers, there will no longer be a place for WH Smith on UK high streets. Modella Capital – a specialist...Read More >
What deer poo can tell us about the future of Britain’s woodlands
Brambles are considered a nuisance by many woodland managers. But we’ve discovered that fallow deer have a surprising taste for it. In our recent research, we found this unexpected preference...Read More >
Our most read articles of 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 >
Average months now feel cold thanks to climate change
People in the UK love discussing the weather. For the first two weeks of June 2024, the cold, dull conditions were all they could talk about. Major news outlets like...Read More >
With bitcoin hitting new highs, it’ll likely reach the US$100,000 milestone before 2024 is out
Cryptocurrencies are surging again. Bitcoin has just hit an all-time high of more than US$72,000 (£56,300), pushing past the level of circa US$69,000 where it turned back during its last...Read More >
Side-effects of expanding forests could limit their potential to tackle climate change – new study
Tackling climate change by planting trees has an intuitive appeal. They absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without using expensive technology. The suggestion that you can plant…Read More >
Millions of older people don’t get enough nutrients – how to spot it and what to do about it
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Energy demand flexibility research will be a gamechanger in the transition to net zero
In 2015, world leaders at COP21 committed to a 1.5°C target for global warming by
