Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to London-bound passenger plane crashing shortly after take-off in India
Scientists comment on a London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashing shortly after take-off in India. Dr Guy Gratton, Associate Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association between prolonged use of progestogen contraceptive pill (desogestrel) and risk of brain tumour
A study published in The BMJ looks at the use of the progesterone contraceptive pill and brain tumour risk. Dr Karen … read more
expert reaction to R&D elements of the Spending Review
Scientists comment on the R&D elements of the Spending Review, as announced by the Chancellor. Professor Andrew Morris CBE … read more
expert reaction to modelling study on the impact of a weakened AMOC on the European climate
A modelling study published in Geophysical Research Letters looks at the impact of a weakened AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) on … read more
expert reaction to news about Sizewell C nuclear plant, and small modular reactors
Scientists comment on news that the UK government is investing in a nuclear plant at the Sizewell C site and … read more
expert reaction to science and tech R&D package announced ahead of the full Spending Review
Scientists comment on the £86bn R&D package unveiled by the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review. Sharon Todd Chief … read more
Ocean science – a backgrounder in advance of UNOC-3
The third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) took place in Nice from 9-13 June. With the help of the international Science … read more
expert reaction to MHRA advice on the use of contraceptives for women taking weight loss drugs in their latest guidance around safe use of the drugs
Scientists comment on the MHRA advice on contraceptives for women taking weight loss drugs. Dr Caroline Ovadia, Senior Clinical … read more
ADHD–are the numbers going up? If so, why? And what do we understand about this disorder?
Debate over the rise in adult ADHD cases has become a major talking point in society with many politicians and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association between prescribed use of common psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between psychiatric medication use and the risk of amyotrophic lateral … read more
expert reaction to observational study on low calorie diets and depressive symptoms
An observational study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at the mental health consequences of low calorie diets. … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods
A conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition looks at a new approach for … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods
Irish scientists comment on a conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition which looks … read more
The Alzheimer’s Drug Pipeline 2025
Each year, Dr Jeffrey Cummings and colleagues compile the data for Phase 1,2 and 3 trials currently active in the … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract suggesting eating rate has sustained effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets
A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at eating rate and its effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets. … read more
expert reaction to randomised trial on physical exercise and reduced risk of recurrence of colon cancer
A randomised trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and a conference abstract presented at the American Society … read more
expert reaction to drought declared in North-west England by the Environment Agency
Scientists comment on a drought being declared in North-West England. Prof David Simon, Professor of Development Geography, Royal Holloway, … read more
World Meteorological Organisation & Met Office: Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update
The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update is issued annually by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It provides a synthesis … read more
expert reaction to online survey of antidepressant withdrawal
An online survey published in Psychiatry Research looks at the antidepressants withdrawal effects. (comment on the subject more generally, in case … read more