Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to ONS analysis on air pollution and risk of dying from COVID-19
The ONS (Office for National Statistics) have published* some analysis on a potential link between exposure to air pollution and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at COVID-19 cases in children in the first wave in England
Research, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, looked at COVID-19 cases in children in the first wave of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at breast screening women in their 40s and cancer deaths
A study, published in the Lancet Oncology, looked at breast screening women in their 40s and cancer deaths. Dr Imogen … read more
expert reaction to updated PHE measures to record COVID-19 deaths
Public Health England (PHE) have updated they way that they record COVID-19 deaths. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to train derailment near Stonehaven
A passenger train has derailed in Aberdeenshire, resulting in the deaths of at least three people. Prof Roderick Smith … read more
expert reaction to State of the Climate in 2019 report
The report, published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, looked at the world climate in 2019. Professor … read more
expert reaction to a commentary on herd immunity in Sweden
A commentary piece, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, discusses COVID-19 herd immunity in Sweden. … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at the presence of antibodies in staff from two London hospital maternity units
Research, published in the journal Anaesthesia, looked at the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in staff from two London hospital maternity … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at converting bricks to energy storage units
A study, published in Nature Communications, looked at converting bricks to energy storage units. Prof Richard McMahon, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to youth vaping and COVID-19
A study, published in Journal of Adolescent Health, has looked at possible associations between smoking, e-cigarette use and COVID-19. Prof Peter … read more
expert reaction to Russia’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced that Russia has registered a vaccine for COVID-19. Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor … read more
expert reaction to the NHS Test and Trace service extending its partnership with Local Authorities
The government have announced that the NHS Test and Trace service will extend its partnership with Local Authorities. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study of insect numbers in the US
A study, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, looked at insect numbers in the USA. Prof Jane Hill, Professor … read more
expert reaction to SAGE document ‘Direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on excess deaths and morbidity, 15 July 2020’
The government Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) have released their latest set of advice and documents including one on … read more
expert comment about beaches and COVID-19
There have been journalists questions regarding COVID-19 transmission and beaches. Prof Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor of the Epidemiology of … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates published by the government and latest data from the ONS Infection Survey
The government have published the latest estimates for the COVID-19 R value in England and Wales, and the Office for … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge nowcasting and forecasting COVID-19
The MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge have released their latest nowcasting and forecasting for COVID-19. Prof … read more
expert reaction to the hot weather we’re having
High temperatures are expected today (Friday 7th August), with it reaching the mid to high 30s in parts of London. … read more
expert reaction to research on long-term impact of COVID-19 on climate
A study, published in Nature Climate Change, looked at the potential long-term impact of COVID-19 on climate. Prof Mark … read more
expert reaction to non-peer reviewed survey about the Cummings effect and its impact on public confidence in government
A correspondence piece, published by the Lancet, discussed the “The Cummings Effect” and its impact on public confidence in government. … read more