Expert Comment: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Professor Rebecca Rist, University of Reading medieval historian, comments on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Expert comment: Questions on crazy weather answered
Dr Peter Inness answers the weather questions we've all posed
Expert comment: Widespread White Christmas 'unlikely'
Milder conditions look set to stay
Expert comment: why UK is mild after freezing temperatures
This comes after the coldest week since 2010 was recorded at at the University of Reading’s Atmospheric Observatory
Expert comment: driest start to a winter in century
Dr Stephen Burt explains what the dry conditions could mean for next year
Expert comment: Why snow is difficult to predict
Dr Rob Thompson explains why temperature matters when predicting whether it will snow or not
Expert Comment: Group A Streptococcus outbreak
Dr Simon Clarke responds to news of an outbreak of infection in a school.
Expert comment: Poor ventilation to blame for black mould
Dr Simon Clarke comments on protecting against black mould in the home
Archie Battersbee life support - who decides?
An expert take on the laws surrounding life-sustaining treatments after Supreme Court ruling
Plans to introduce contactless corridors in UK airports
Expert comment from Professor James Ferryman, a world-leading expert on border security and contactless corridors.
Government must show action on Net Zero Strategy
Expert comment from Professor Chris Hilson, Director of the Reading Centre for Climate and Justice
UK 'unprepared for extreme heat'
Reading scientists explain the dangers of the potentially unprecedented temperatures forecast for parts of the UK this week
Boris Johnson episode 'a national shame'
Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development, provides expert comment on the PM's resignation.
UN sexual abuse claims
Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law Conflict and Global Development, provides expert comment on UN abuse claims ahead of new BBC documentary
Heat carries serious risk but UK not seeing heatwave yet
Despite the warm weather, the UK is not yet seeing temperatures that exceed the threshold to be defined as a heatwave
Ukraine upholding human rights during war crime trials
Reaction to first war crimes trials taking place in Ukraine, including for murder and rape by Russian soldiers during the war
Climate change causing 'huge human suffering'
Reading scientists react to the findings in the latest State of the Climate report, published by the World Meteorological Organization
Sinn Féin and Alliance gains in NI election - expert comment
Dr Amanda Hall from the Department of Politics and International Reltions provides expert comment on the results from the Northern Ireland local elections
Climate education strategy will help pupils create solutions
Education experts react to the Government publishing its strategy for climate education, including a new ambassador scheme led by Reading
UN debate on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council
Leading UN Human Rights Council expert Professor Rosa Freedman says potential suspension 'one small step' but 'too little on its own'.
‘No-fault’ divorce comes into force
Law expert explains significance of new divorce law coming into effect from 6th April 2022
Heatwave definition change should not distract from impacts
Reaction to the Met Office's updated heatwave definitions to parts of the UK, including Berkshire
Huge dust storm heading for southern England
A massive dust storm heading for the UK from northern Africa will cause a red sunrise and leave dust on cars on Wednesday morning
Shaming Putin's allies in information war key to success
Expert comment from Dr Maxime Lepoutre about the importance of the information war in halting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
'Inflation woes' for Europe as Russia seizes nuclear plant
Law expert warns of further implications for an already volatile energy and financial market after Russian troops seize nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhya
UN meeting 'part of efforts to isolate Russia'
On the UN Security Council calling an Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine under the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution
Cyclone Emnati 'makes UK storm look like fluffy kittens'
Commentary from a Reading expert providing flood forecasting analysis to the UK government to guide aid efforts in Madagascar
'Sting jet looking more likely' as Storm Eunice hits UK
Expert commentary as Storm Eunice arrives in the UK with 'all the ingredients' for a potentially dangerous sting jet to form
'Take action now' - Storm Eunice warnings issued
Expert comment after a red warning for wind is issued for London and the South East
Storm Eunice warnings 'should not be taken lightly'
Expert comment as weather warnings are issued for Storm Eunice, which is forecast to hit the UK later this week
Storms Dudley and Eunice will be 'a nuisance or worse'
Commentary as two named storms are forecast to affect northern England and Scotland this week
Report a 'scathing snapshot' of England's rivers
Expert reaction to an Environmental Audit Committee report on water quality in English rivers
Wood 'cannot be considered environmentally friendly fuel'
Expert commentary as increased sales of domestic wood burning stoves are reported due to soaring gas bills
'Intense' Cyclone Batsirai set to hit Madagascar
Expert commentary as Cyclone Batsirai forecast to make landfall in Madagascar
NATO needs to grapple with new geopolitics
Dr Kenton White from the Department of Politics and International Relations comments on factors NATO needs to consider around escalating tension in Ukraine, and wider global geopolitics
2021 was fifth hottest year on record - expert comment
New Copernicus Climate Change Service report shows last seven years globally were hottest on record, with 2021 fifth hottest despite cooling La Niña
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