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expert reaction to wildfires in France and Spain

Experts comment on wildfires in France and Spain.   Dr Francesca Di Giuseppe, Fire Forecast Coordinator, European Centre for Medium … read more

expert reaction to news that Chris McDonald will be Minister for Science

Experts respond to the announcement of Chris McDonald as Minister for Science.   Professor Rachel K. O’Reilly MBE FRS, Pro-Vice … read more

expert reaction to study exploring influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and prenatal behaviours on child health outcomes

A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at the influence of socioeconomic status and prenatal behaviours on child health.   Professor … read more

expert reaction to a target trial emulation study on risk of hair loss associated with GLP-1 RAs in adults with type 2 diabetes

A study published in The BMJ looks at GLP-1 use and the risk of hair loss.    Dr Marie Spreckley, Weight … read more

expert reaction to OpenAI / Hugging Face incident

Scientists comment on an OpenAI model hacking Hugging Face.    Dr Oliver Buckley, Professor in Cyber Security, Loughborough University, said: … read more

expert reaction to a multi-target trial emulation study looking at GLP- 1 receptor agonists and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder

A study published in BMJ Open looks at GLP-1 use and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder.   Prof Ashwin … read more

expert reaction to precautionary medical evacuation of UK humanitarian worker from the DRC following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola

Scientist comment on an update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on an evacuation of a UK humanitarian worker … read more

expert reaction to closure of DSIT and moving science into new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, the appointment of Secretary of State, and the creation of Minister for Artificial Intelligence

Science leaders comment on science moving into the Department for Business and Trade, the appointment of Secretary of State, and … read more

expert reaction to study modelling impact of sea-level rise on UK coastal flood exposure to 2300

A modelling study published in Nature Communications looks at the impact of sea-level rise on UK coastal flood exposure.   Dr Joanne … read more

expert reaction to Lord Vallance resigning as Science Minister

Scientists comment on Lord Patrick Vallance resigning as the Science Minister.    Edith Heard, Director and CEO of the Francis … read more

expert reaction to reports Andy Burnham will allow North Sea oil and gas drilling

Scientists comment on reports that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham will allow North Sea oil and gas drilling.   Prof … read more

expert reaction to study looking at focal therapy (using a heat-based treatment (high intensity focused ultrasound, HIFU) or a freezing-based treatment (cryotherapy)) for prostate cancer

A study published in European Urology looks at focal therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.   Prof Freddie Hamdy, Professor … read more

expert reaction to Cairngorms wildfire

Scientists comment on wildfires in the Cairngorms region   Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie, Lecturer in Fire Science, University of Edinburgh, said: … read more

expert reaction to new JCVI recommendations for the MenB vaccine in adolescents

Scientists comment on new JCVI recommendations for the MenB vaccine.   Prof Hannah Christensen, Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University … read more

expert reaction to announcement that Dartmoor ponies will be removed from stocking rate calculations

Scientists comment on announcement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on protecting Dartmoor pony populations.    … read more

expert reaction to modelling study estimating the number of deaths that could be prevented by reducing ultra-processed food consumption

A study presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO 2026) and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine estimates deaths … read more

expert reaction to UK wildfires

Scientists comment on the wildfire situation in the UK.   Dr Fatemeh Moheimani, Senior Lecturer in Cellular Genetics at Manchester … read more

expert reaction to new policies announced on social media curfews and turning off addictive features for 16- and 17-year-olds and results of the government commissioned social media restrictions pilot

Scientists comment on new Government policies announced that include social media curfews and turning off addictive features for 16 and … read more

State of the UK Climate 2025

The State of the UK Climate 2025 report provides the latest comprehensive review of the UK’s changing climate based on … read more

expert reaction to micro- and nano-plastics in the coronary circulation and air pollution exposure in ischaemic heart disease presentation

A study published in European Heart Journal looks at microplastics and nanoplastics in the coronary circulation after a heart attack and air … read more