Is consciousness everywhere?
Dr Walter Veit (Dept. of Philosophy) discusses the notion of 'panpsychism' and offers some viewpoints on this divisive philosophical concept. Is consciousness everywhere? In every rock and atom? That...Read More >
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Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one
A kitchen in a traditional house with smoke from a tea kettle heated with wood fire in a village in Nagaland, India. Photo by Balaji via Adobe Stock. When indoor...Read More >
Winter’s natural wonders: seven tips to entice you outside and dose yourself up with joy
Even in winter, when long dark nights can amplify feelings of loneliness, spending time with nature may elicit awe and wonder that brings important wellness benefits. While the winter chill...Read More >
Climate education proposals will prepare young people in England for changing careers and society
The review of the national curriculum and assessment in England has proposed three big sets of changes for climate education. First, to prepare learners for a changing world, it suggests...Read More >
Shrimps on the barbie: an Australian Christmas
Dr Walter Veit, lecturer in Philosophy, has written on the topic of animal consciousness and welfare. In this blog, he reflects on shrimp welfare and the 'empathy gap' between us...Read More >
Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus is an attractive target in the search for life – new research
This view of Saturn's moon Enceladus was taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Credit: Nasa/Esa/Asi. A small, icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus is one of the prime targets in the...Read More >
Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it
Every December, many shoppers plan to buy fewer things and choose more sustainable options. Yet as the month goes on, spending rises and fast fashion becomes hard to resist. Christmas...Read More >
Our most talked about articles of 2025
We’re proud of all the research papers, studies, reports and other academic outputs that have been published in 2025. All of this hard work contributes towards making Reading a centre...Read More >
Our most read articles of 2025
Our most read articles of 2025 In 2025, researchers at the University of Reading published 56 articles on The Conversation, generating almost 1.2 million reads worldwide. These articles showcase the...Read More >
We built a database of 290,000 English medieval soldiers – here’s what it reveals
Battle of Sluys, 1340, depicted by Jean Froissart (1337-1410) | Wikimedia Commons When you picture medieval warfare, you might think of epic battles and famous monarchs. But what about the...Read More >
