expert reaction to comments by Elon Musk about use of ketamine for depression
Scientists react to Elon Musk claiming that he used ketamine for depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow … read more
Rapid Reactions: responding to breaking news. The demands of the 24-hour media machine mean that news journalists often don’t have the luxury of time to track down the best scientists when a science story lands on their desks, so availability can sometimes win out over expertise. This is where the Science Media Centre steps in. When a story breaks – whether it’s the latest flu epidemic, health scare or a potential nuclear crisis – the SMC persuades leading experts to drop everything and engage with the story, then contacts journalists at all the major news outlets to offer those experts for interviews or immediate comment.
Roundups: putting new research into context. One of the other ways the SMC ensures that the media have easy access to scientists and their views is by offering journalists a variety of comments from scientists reacting to the latest research. This service differs from our ‘Rapid Reactions’ as scientists have time to react before new research is announced, rather than in response to breaking news.
With access to embargoed journals before publication, we can pick stories of most interest to journalists, asking third party experts to provide comments and information to put research into context before it appears in the media. The SMC’s unique Roundups help busy journalists critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of new research, and highlight when studies are very preliminary or display a correlation that should not be read as causation. Equally, when leading scientists are excited about a significant study this can reassure journalists that the study should feature strongly in their coverage.
Scientists react to Elon Musk claiming that he used ketamine for depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow … read more
A conference abstract being presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention, Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions looks at … read more
Scientists react to a conference abstract which reports that long-COVID is indistinguishable from other respiratory post-viral syndromes. Dr Aimee … read more
A study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at apple cider vinegar for weight management in adolescents and young children … read more
Scientists react to upcoming Clare Coutinho speech on new gas power plants. Dr Simon Harrison FREng, Group Head of … read more
Scientists react to an independent review into equity in medical devices. Dr Peter Charlton, Chair of the Institute of … read more
Scientists react to news that a fertility clinic in London has had its license suspended. Peter Thompson, Chief Executive … read more
Scientists react to news that the FDA are delaying a decision on the Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab. Prof Robert Howard, … read more
Scientists react to February 2024 being the warmest year on record according to Copernicus. Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer in … read more
Scientists react to the Chancellors Spring Budget announcement. Stephanie Baxter, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and … read more
A study published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology looks at sweetened beverages and risk of atrial fibrillation. Victoria Taylor, Senior … read more
Scientists react to media reports about pregabalin for anxiety. Prof Glyn Lewis, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology, University College London … read more
A study published in Nature Communications looks at collecting foetal stem cells from amniotic and tracheal fluids and growing organoids. Prof … read more
A study published in Nature Communications looks at fibre supplements, muscle function and cognition in over 60s. Prof David Curtis, … read more
A study published in the BMJ looks at UPF exposure and adverse health outcomes. Prof Martin Warren, Quadram Institute Chief Scientific … read more
A study published in the Lancet Public Health looks at calorie labelling, obesity and deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Prof Sir … read more
A study published in NEJM looks at cognition and memory after Covid-19. Dr Michael Zandi, neurologist and researcher at UCL’s Queen … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the use of tobacco products and suicide attempts among children. Dr John … read more
A study published in Science looks at the impact of large-scale forestation on CO2 removal benefits. Dr Cat Scott, School of … read more