Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to analysis of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection from English Household Survey data
A study, published in Clinical Epidemiology, looked at asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection by analysing English Household Survey data. Prof Patrick … read more
the pathway to net zero heating in the UK
Meeting the UK government’s net zero emissions goal for 2050 will only be possible with the decarbonisation of new and … read more
expert reaction to reanalysis of model used for Imperial Report 9 and impact of school closures
An analysis, published in The BMJ, looked at the Imperial College London Report 9 and the impact of school closures. … read more
expert reaction to press release from Lilly on their neutralising antibodies being trialled as treatment for COVID-19
The pharmaceutical company Lilly have made an announcement on the progress of research into their neutralising antibodies treatment for COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to additional restrictions announced for Scotland
The Scottish Government have announced new restrictions which will take affect from October 10th, including the closure of all licensed … read more
expert reaction to reports Roche, who provide materials for diagnostic tests, have issues in processing capacity
It has been reported that the pharmaceutical company Roche, who provide materials for COVID-19 diagnostic tests, have issues in processing … read more
expert reaction to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded jointly to Prof Emmanuelle Charpentier and Prof Jennifer Doudna for the … read more
expert reaction to MPs voting to keep the rule of six by 287 votes to 17
In a vote in the House of Commons, MPS voted in favour of keeping the ‘rule of six’ COVID-19 restriction … read more
expert reaction to government buying 1 million home antibody tests for nationwide surveillance
The government have announced the purchase of 1 million home antibody tests for nationwide COVID-19 surveillance. Dr Hayley Jones, … read more
COVID-19: why we need to hear the evidence directly from the scientists
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
expert reaction to Barrington Declaration, an open letter arguing against lockdown policies and for ‘Focused Protection’
An open letter has been published, arguing against lockdown policies and for ‘Focused Protection’. Dr Julian Tang, Honorary Associate … read more
expert reaction to ONS data on COVID-19 and seaside coastal, other coastal, and non-coastal towns of various sizes in England and Wales
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released a report on coastal towns, including data on the impact on them … read more
expert reaction to latest on Trump and COVID-19 – that he has left hospital and comments he made about COVID-19
US President Donald Trump made statements upon leaving hospital after being admitted with COVID-19 a few days ago. Dr … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths registered in England and Wales for the week ending 25 September 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest figures for deaths in England and Wales, including deaths from COVID-19 … read more
Prof Roger Penrose, joint winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics 2020
Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez have won this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on black … read more
expert reaction to PM’s statement on offshore wind
The Prime Minister is expected to announce a new nation offshore wind plan. Prof Michael Grubb, Professor of International … read more
expert reaction to Nobel prize for physics
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics, has been half awarded to Prof Roger Penrose for his discovery that black hole … read more
expert reaction to RECOVERY trial results for use of lopinavir–ritonavir in treating hospitalised patients with COVID-19
Research, published in the Lancet, reports on the use of lopinavir–ritonavir in treating hospitalised patients with COVID-19. Prof Stephen … read more
expert reaction to reports of a three-tier lockdown system being proposed for England
It has been reported that a three-tier lockdown system being proposed for England. Dr Nilu Ahmed, a behavioural psychologist … read more
expert reaction to file size limit being the cause of the test & trace data problem
It has been reported that a technical issue causing issues in the test and trace system originated from a file … read more