Early detection of prostate cancer through screening has long been debated. Multiple trials have investigated prostate cancer screening over the … read more

There’s a current perception that we’re facing a ‘global obesity epidemic’ of rising rates of obesity in young people and … read more

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a large class of chemicals, sometimes dubbed ‘forever chemicals’. They are used widely in … read more

The deep sea contains a wealth of mineral resources including cobalt, nickel and copper, widely used metals that are particularly … read more

Obesity is a major global health challenge, with 60-70 per cent of adults in the western countries living with overweight … read more

There’s a current perception that we’re facing a ‘cancer epidemic’ of rising rates of cancer in younger adults. But does … read more

As part of scientific research to monitor animal viruses and viral reservoirs globally, scientists from The Pirbright Institute, the University … read more

A new vaccine trial is starting in the UK investigating an mRNA vaccine candidate against A(H5N1) bird flu, in humans.  … read more

26 April 2026 marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Jim Smith has worked for more than 30 years … read more

Over the past few years we’ve heard evidence from clinical trials of the amyloid beta-targeting monoclonal antibodies, like aducanumab, lecanemab … read more

The State of the Global Climate 2025 report from the World Meteorological Organisation shows that the Earth’s energy imbalance is … read more

Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and have implanted it in pigs, … read more

Pregnant and breastfeeding women have historically been excluded from most clinical research. Despite this, 80% of women in the UK … read more

The food landscape is changing, with cell cultivated meat, edible insects and even 3D food printing becoming more of a … read more

Research from the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at Oxford Population Health has looked at vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, poultry-eating and meat-eating diets … read more

Expert Encounter with Dr Lade Smith, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.  Dr Lade Smith was elected President of … read more

It was announced today that Waymo plan to launch a pilot driverless taxi service in London in April this year, … read more

Cardiovascular disease results in around 20 million deaths worldwide and causes around a quarter of all deaths in the UK. Statins are highly effective drugs … read more

UKRI is the UK’s largest investor of taxpayers’ money into research and innovation (R&I), with an annual budget of more than … read more

There are many strong opinions on whether the UK should implement a ban on social media for young people. The … read more