Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to expected government North Sea Strategy
Scientists comment on the Government’s North Sea Strategy. Dr Anupama Sen, Head of Policy Engagement at the Oxford Smith … read more
STEP Fusion: what are the prospects for fusion energy by 2040?
STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) Fusion is the UK’s flagship programme to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant by … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at coffee consumption and biological ageing in individuals with severe mental disorders
An observational study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at coffee consumption and biological ageing in those with severe mental disorders. … read more
expert reaction to social media detox and youth mental health
*Quotes from our friends at SMC Spain* José C. Perales, professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University … read more
expert reaction to news from Novo Nordisk that semaglutide does not reduce Alzheimer’s Disease progression
Experts comment on news from Novo Nordisk that semaglutide does not reduce Alzheimer’s Disease progression. Prof Paresh Malhotra, Group … read more
Two new Cochrane reviews on HPV vaccines and cervical cancer prevention
Cochrane are publishing two new reviews looking at the HPV vaccine. Together, they provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date … read more
expert reaction to the COP30 deal
James Bamborough, Sustainability and Net Zero Policy Manager at the Institution of Engineering and Technology said: “COP30 in Belém has … read more
expert reaction to PATHWAYS trial of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence having received all necessary regulatory and ethics approval
Experts comment on the PATHWAYS trial of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence having received all necessary regulatory … read more
PATHWAYS trial – clinical trial of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence
A new clinical trial assessing the use of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence is being set up … read more
expert reaction to closing stages of COP30
experts comment on the closing stages of COP30 Dr Hannah Hughes, Senior Lecturer International Politics and Climate Change at Aberystwyth University, … read more
expert reaction to paper 1 in the Lancet series on ultra-processed foods, reviewing the scientific evidence on UPF and health, as published in the Lancet
Comments focusing on paper 1 but also giving some comments more widely on the series: Prof Martin Warren, Chief Scientific … read more
The highest standards of public service journalism are the best response to the BBC’s critics
The people who are really angry at the BBC right now are keen to remind us that Panorama is the … read more
expert reaction to Cloudflare outage
Experts comment on the a Cloudflare outage. Prof Alan Woodward, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Surrey, said: “Cloudflare provides … read more
expert reaction to a momentary assessment study of digital technology use and child well-being, as published in JAMA Pediatrics
A momentary assessment study published in JAMA Pediatrics looking at digital technology use and child well-being. Dr Jun Zhao, … read more
expert reaction to weight-loss drugs influencing brain signals linked to food cravings, as published in Nature Medicine
Scientists respond to article published in Nature Medicine exploring the link between weight-loss drugs and food cravings. Dr Simon Cork, Senior … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and bowel polyps in women under 50 in the US, as published in JAMA Oncology
Scientists comment on study on the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and bowel polyps in women under 50 in … read more
The Global Carbon Budget 2025
As world leaders meet at COP30 in Belem, the Global Carbon Project will reveal the latest trends in global carbon … read more
expert reaction to press release from Novartis about their phase III trial of their next-generation malaria treatment KLU156 (GanLum)
Scientists comment on a press release from Novartis about their phase III trial of their next-generation malaria treatment KLU156 (GanLum) … read more
expert reaction to Government strategy on animal testing and new alternative methods
Scientists comment on a new Government strategy on animal testing in the UK. Professor Matthew Gibson, Chair of Sustainable Biomaterials, … read more
expert reaction to study of patterns of nighttime smartphone use and risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours the next day, as published in JAMA Network Open
Scientists comment on study of patterns of nighttime smartphone use and risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours the next day, as … read more