A study published in Nature investigates atmospheric microplastics emissions from land and water. Dr Soroush Abolfathi, Reader in Water and Environmental … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between Generative AI use and depressive symptoms among US adults. … read more
A research letter published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology looks feasibility of UK paediatric type 1 diabetes screening. Prof Shareen Forbes, … read more
Two cohort studies published in BMJ Medicine looks at types of physical activity and mortality. Prof Tom Yates, Professor of Physical … read more
Scientists comment on a UN report: “Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era” Prof … read more
A study published in JAMA Neurology looks at exposure to air pollution and the risk of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). … read more
A re-analysis of an ultra-processed food clinical trial looks at food choice, energy and nutrient intake on an unprocessed diet. … read more
Scientists comment on the ‘Public Attitudes to Science 2025‘ report. Dr Alicia Greated, Executive Director of the Campaign for … read more
Over the last 25 years, the Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) studies have provided data on what people in the … read more
Scientists comment on the launch of a trial by LifeArc to test whether a finger prick test could be used … read more
A study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health looks at paracetamol use during pregnancy and the risk of … read more
Last year, Trump caused a stir by suggesting that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might increase the risk of autism among … read more
Scientists comment on the evidence around the benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people. … read more
Scientists comment on Copernicus data that shows 2025 was the third hottest year on record. Prof Richard Allan, climate … read more
A study published in The Lancet looks at small changes in physical activity and mortality risk. Dr Richard Godfrey, Senior Lecturer … read more
A study published in eClinical Medicine looks at improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet being linked to a longer life. … read more
A study published in Addiction looks at risk thresholds for cannabis use. Dr Marta Di Forti, MRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Institute … read more
Scientists comment on discussions around AI generated sexualised deepfakes (‘AI nudification’). Dr Junade Ali, cyber security and digital forensics … read more
A study published in npj Dementia looks at apolipoprotein E genetic variants of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Anneke Lucassen, Professor of Genomic … read more
An unpublished conference abstract and preprint from OVO labs claims to have rejuvenated the human egg. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge … read more