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Floods: ,  (Malaysia) quote Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez (Meteorology) (via news agency ) on the meteorological causes of floods in Texas.  and  reference previous Reading expert comment to fact-check claims about weather modification.

,  and  report new research from Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology) on Germany’s 2021 floods. From our story: How Germany’s 2021 floods could have been even worse.

, , , , ,  and  report that Dr Jess Neumann (Geography and Environmental Science) warned that cities including London face flash flooding risks.

Food and farming:

•  (Vietnam) highlights Reading on the brain boosting benefits of blueberries. memory and mood in women within weeks.
•  quotes Professor Gunter Kuhnle (Food and Nutritional Sciences) commenting on a study linking processed foods diabetes risk.
• Woman's Weekly (in print) reports on a new supplement shake designed with input from Reading nutritionists.
•  reports on Reading-led research showing people’s understanding that frozen food is as nutritious as fresh.

Business and society:

• In  and  Professor Benjamin Laker (Henley Business School) offers insight on the emotional impact when colleagues move on.
•  reports that Dr Naeema Pasha (Henley Business School) highlighted that only half of young people feel ready for work after leaving education.

Heritage and culture:

• History Today Magazine (in print) highlights Dr Nicola Wilson’s (English Literature) new book on 20th century book clubs.
•  and  reports that Professor Rodney Jones (English Language) was a speaker during Digital Education Week.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• BBC Breakfast News (South) previews a ceremony to mark the start of building work for the new European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) headquarters at Whiteknights.
• Daily Express (in print) quotes Professor Hannah Cloke (Geography/Meteorology), warning that the UK could face further water security issues despite new reservoir projects. Dr Jess Neumann spoke live to BBC Radio Berkshire and was quoted by BBC Surrey about the growing drought problem in England.
•  reports that Professor Laura Wilcox (Meteorology), has lost access to vital data on air pollution due to US science funding cuts. Republished by , , , .