Ever wondered how the wind is made? Reading Meteorology postdoc Dr Hannah Bloomfield has the answer. She explains all in this new post for The Conversation’s ‘Curious Kids’ series.
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Nuclear weapons might save the world from an asteroid strike – but we need to change the law first
If an asteroid were to head on a collision course towards earth, an Armageddon-style nuclear explosion may well be our best line of defence. But would doing so open us up…Read More >
Three lessons for leadership from the Brexit mess
What can political and business leaders learn from the mess that is Brexit? Listen to people, spend time with customers, don’t make assumptions and be as transparent as possible say…Read More >
Parkinson’s: four unusual signs you may be at risk
Do you move around a lot during your sleep? Or have you lost your sense of smell? In a new post for The Conversation, Dr Patrick Lewis (Pharmacy) and collaborator…Read More >
We revealed the value of Zambia’s wild yam. Why it matters
Lusala is a wild yam that grows in the forests of Zambia. Research has highlighted that this tasty tuber is part of the staple diet of 96% of rural households…Read More >
Hydrogen trains are coming – can they get rid of diesel for good?
Hydrogen-powered trains offer promise for reducing the carbon footprint of railways – but could they be adopted in the UK? Brian Scott-Quinn, Emeritus Professor of Finance from our ICMA Centre,…Read More >
Q fever: a former soldier is suing the government over it, but what is this mysterious disease?
Q fever has been in the news recently – but what exactly is it? In a new post for The Conversation, Simon Clarke, Associate Professor in Cellular Microbiology here at…Read More >
Urban rooms: where people get to design their city’s future
Universities can play an important role in helping local people to understand and influence the long term future of their city. As Reading develops an urban room – a space…Read More >
Why Brexit is causing turmoil for the pound and other markets
The uncertainties posed by Brexit are playing havoc with the pound and other markets. Henley Business School’s Andrew Urquhart and Trinity College Dublin’s Brian Lucey chart Sterling’s bumpy ride since…Read More >
Beards, business and a history of facial hair in the workplace
As ‘Movember’ draws to a close, Business Historian Dr Lucy Newton explores the history of facial hair in the workplace, from ‘peak beard’ in the 1850s to today’s hipster handlebars,…Read More >
