Publishing in Nature Communications researchers report that levels of dichloromethane – chemicals previously assumed not to be a threat to the ozone layer – have increased in concentration in the atmosphere, and authors suggest they may be contributing to ozone depletion. read more
Publishing in Nature Climate Change, scientists looked at the rate of global mean sea level rise from 1993 to 2004. read more
Publishing in JAMA Pediatrics scientists report results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies that assessed initial use of e-cigarettes and subsequent cigarette smoking. read more
Researchers publishing in The Lancet present their findings from a randomised controlled trial they conducted to test the efficacy and safety of graded exercise delivered as guided self-help, for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome. read more
Publishing in Reproduction researchers examine mouse brain structure and behaviour following prenatal exposure to paracetamol. read more
Two new Cochrane Reviews summarise the results of 114 studies which involved over 13,000 children and young people. They argue that a combination of diet, physical activity and behavioural change interventions may reduced weight in children aged 6-11 and adolescents aged 12-17. read more
As part of the celebration of our ten year anniversary, a special film was commissioned about the Science Media Centre. Featuring some of the top scientists, journalists and press officers who have worked with us in the last decade, the film covers how and why the SMC was set up and the methods by which the Centre works from day-to-day. All anniversary material, including a publication of essays about the work of the SMC, is available here.