Mysterious medieval cemetery unearthed in Wales Archeologists have been left confused by the discovery on the grounds of Fonmon Castle, Cardiff The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
'We won't know if Israel has committed war crimes until end of conflict,' expert says Has Israel breached international law in Gaza with its military response to Hamas's atrocities? The UN's human rights chief says that both sides have committed war crimes. Volker Turk pointed to Hamas's horrific attacks on October 7, as well as the militant group continuing to hold hostages. But he also… France 24 · Nov 9, 2023
2023 on track to be the hottest year on record, say scientists Last month was hottest October since records began, with average global temperature thought to be 1.7C above late-1800s levels The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
This One Mindset Shift Could Radically Change How We Experience Chronic Pain The brain has the ability to tone down how intensely a harmful stimulus is experienced. This process is how our body allows us to put mind over matter. Inverse · Nov 4, 2023
What is fueling the ‘extraordinary’ Storm Babet? Experts say Babet is an “extraordinary” storm which has been fuelled by several factors, including the impact of a typhoon on jet stream and rising temperatures The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Weather Data From Pearl Harbor Warships Could Help Climate Research The scanning and rescuing of this data provides a window into the past. Zenger · Sep 19, 2023
What are medicanes? The ‘supercharged’ Mediterranean storms that could become more frequent The flash flood that has killed thousands of people in Libya this week followed the ‘medicane’ storm Daniel The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023
Why is it so hot in Europe? This summer’s heatwaves explained As parts of Europe keep battling severe heat, we take a look at the causes and what to expect in the days ahead. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
Fasten seat belts tighter than ever! Climate change is making flights a lot bumpier Over 41 years, clear-air turbulence has increased up to 55 per cent, with climate change driving the increase, airlines might need solutions. The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023
Climate crisis leading to more turbulence during flights, says study Researchers say bumpier air travel is driving up costs and increasing the risks for passengers and crew The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Climate change is increasing plane turbulence, new research shows The University of Reading looked at data over a 41-year period to determine the link The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Cardiff University tops list of most sustainable universities in Wales The list measures universities’ contributions to the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with Cardiff ranked 52 in the world, 12th in UK and first in Wales Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023
Scientists poke hibernating bears to discover secrets of blood clots The findings could lead to new medicines to help people who have inherited blood-clotting disorders, researchers say. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Brits may need another vaccine for new virus as UK gets warmer, expert warns Prof Ian Jones, Professor of Virology, University of Reading, said tick borne encephalitis (TBEV) - new to the UK and spreading - could lead to Brits being advised to get vaccines Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023 Deadly tick-borne virus ‘likely’ to be in UK after first case detected The assessment, published by a joint UKHSA and Defra committee, based its findings on both human cases and the detection of the virus in ticks.
Fortune · Apr 4, 2023 Climate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on Airlines always flew around weather. Can they navigate climate change?
Salon · Mar 22, 2023 Don't shun frozen or canned foods Did you know that some frozen or canned products may actually contain more nutrients and vitamins than fresh?
Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023 Why Reading's shirt sleeves feature unique stripes for Man Utd FA Cup clash explained Championship side Reading are taking on Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and the second-tier side are attempting to send a message with their shirt sleeves
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022 ‘An amazing feeling’: asylum seeker stuck in hotel thanks Observer readers for sending books Ali, a Kurd who fled Iran, may also be offered a university place after he told of the tedium of 500 days in limbo
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Scientists claim discovery of rare ‘dinosaur mummy’ – and it’s one of the best preserved ever Large parts of dinosaur’s exposed skeleton covered in fossilised skin, scientists say
Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022 Scientist warns 'bone breaking' plane turbulence could triple in coming years Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, has said climate change has already increased the intensity of turbulence cause by the transatlantic jet stream
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Fossil could be rare complete dinosaur skeleton The specimen is likely to provide information about what the dinosaur looked like and its anatomy.
Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022 Plastic cup trick shows why the 'wrong kind of rain' won't end drought A weather expert has demonstrated why this week's rain won't stop the rollout of hosepipe bans
Wales Online · Aug 15, 2022 Weather expert shows how droughts increase the risk of floods Experiment demonstrates clearly dried-out soil repels water rather than absorbing it
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 Sadiq Khan tells Londoners to prepare for risk of flash flooding from heavy rain Experts have warned that city drainage systems may not be able to cope if a sudden downpour hits.