Reading in the news - Tue 23 Mar

COVID-19: expert comment on the pandemic

• Dr Simon Clarke (Biological Sciences) is quoted in the Times countering claims that vaccinations have led to more Covid-19 deaths.
• Dr Clarke also spoke to BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Manchester, and Northern Irish BBC radio channels about variants of Covid; Colombian National TV about the origins of the coronavirus; and is quoted in the Independent and MSN on the UK’s vaccine delay.
• Prof Ian Jones (Biological Sciences) is quoted in ABC News on the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Don’t let it linger: New research co-authored by Prof Carien van Reekum (Psychology) looking at brain structure in relation to negative thoughts is covered by Mirage News. Read our news story here.

Post-Brexit landscapes: Farming UK and Phys.org also report on Reading research suggesting agricultural policy changes post-Brexit could lead to a large increase in the number of trees in the UK. Read our news story here.

Other coverage:

• Prof Bhismadev Chakrabarti (Psychology) spoke to BBC Berkshire about his ongoing research into Autism, screening tools and other work at the Centre for Autism.
• Phys World further reports on the ‘space hurricane’ identified for the first time by researchers including Prof Mike Lockwood at the University of Reading. Read our news story.
• An article written by Dr Mark Dallas (Pharmacy) for the Conversation about factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease is reposted by National Interest.
• Qrius and Kiowa County Press republish a blog written for The Conversation by Dr Jorge Guira on how high oil prices might affect the transition to renewable energy.
• Dr Tara Pirie (Biological Sciences) spoke to BBC Berkshire as part of their coffee club series.
• Knowridge and Fit and Well report on a study about the potential effect of high fat diets on heart biology. Dr Naureen Sunbal Bhatti (Biological Sciences) is quoted. Read our news story.