Reading in the news - Thu 21 Nov
21 November 2024

Nasal decongestant effectiveness: Hisham Al-Obaidi (Pharmacy) writes for about phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant which could be removed from US pharmacies due to its ineffectiveness.
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- Dr Xiangbo Feng (Meteorology) comments on the rarity of observing four tropical cyclones simultaneously in the western North Pacific. Reported by and republished by , , , , , , , , , , , , , and .
- publishes an article by Professor Ed Hawkins (Meteorology) discussing the rate at which Earth is warming. Republished by , and .
Heritage and culture:
- republishes an article on by Dr Neil Cocks (English Literature) on the gothic themes of The Cure’s new album Songs of a Lost World.
Business and society:
- reports The Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Malaysia co-hosted the "Sustainability Today for Tomorrow" forum with The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
- BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Berkshire interview Dr Kenton White (Politics and International Relations) on the US sending anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine.
Other coverage:
- reports that Professor Rhona Stainthorp (Institute of Education) was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Princess Anne. From our news story: Education expert receives OBE from HRH Princess Anne.
- features Jasmine Palmer's photograph of ladybirds on camassias taken at the Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé’s Harris Garden.
- Heart Radio Berkshire reports that the University researchers have taken AI headsets into schools to help students prepare for hospital stays.
Alumni:
- highlighted Ms Beatrice Eyong, UN Women's Country Representative in Nigeria.
- highlights Sofia Antona, a Good Food Rising Star of 2024, who studied nutrition and food science at the University.
- highlights Mr Joseph Suh, who was sworn in as a U.S. citizen at a ceremony at Bowling Green State University.