Reading in the news - Tue 16 Jul

Storm in a (tea)cup: The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, phys.org, EurekAlert!, SwiftTelecast, Mirage News, Nation, Al Jazeera, MSN and Yahoo! News report that scientists at the University of Reading discovered Storm Ciaran caused near record low pressure last November, preventing water from reaching the ideal temperature for brewing tea. Dr Giles Harrison and PhD student Caleb Miller (both Meteorology) are quoted. Read our news story.

Defence review: Dr Alexander Gilder (Law) discussed the UK government's armed forces review for BBC Radio 5 Live. The interview also aired on BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Foyle, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Shetland and BBC Radio Orkney.

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• ITV Meridian mentions research by the University which has found that air pollution harms pollinators more than pests. Read our news story.
• RTE News republishes an old Conversation article about the legend of St Swithin, by Professor Helen Parish (History).
• SBT News spoke to Professor Paul Williams (Meteorology) about the increase in turbulent skies as a result of climate change.

Food and farming:

• Mail Online quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences), responding to a study which has found that women who regularly consume ultra-processed foods may have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases like lupus.
• A new study looking at the benefits of plant oils vs butter included dietary intervention trials held at the University, reports News Atlas.
• JustFood.com mentions the University’s involvement in a ‘hybrid meats’ project, which aims to make meat products more sustainable by adding extra vegetables. Republished by Yahoo! News.
• Agri-TechE reports on the University’s purchase of a new farm. Read our news story.

Business and society:

• The Henley Standard publishes a review of GLITCH, the play by RABBLE Theatre and the University of Reading, about the Post Office IT scandal.
• Free Malaysia Today reports on a new book by Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School), about the growing significance of south east Asia and Greater China in the global business landscape.

Other Coverage:

• Visiting scholar, Alberto Priego, comments on recent attacks in the United States for La Voz de Galicia.
• A report in the Daily Mail reveals an epidemic of sexual assaults in NHS hospitals, with 33 incidents occurring weekly. Professor Jo Phoenix (Law) of the University of Reading highlights the systemic failure in safeguarding within these institutions. Republished by Mahalsa.co.uk
• Heart Hampshire, Heart Berkshire, Heart Surrey and Heart Kent report that graduation begins at the University this week.