Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to environmental impact of welfare-driven policy changes in UK egg production
A study published in Royal Society Open Science looks at the environmental impact of welfare-driven changes in UK egg production. On … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study suggesting that diet quality matters more than food processing level
An unpublished study presented at Nutrition 2026 looks at diet quality and food processing levels. Dr Beverley O’Hara, Lecturer in Public … read more
expert reaction to STFC detailing outcomes for future physics projects, including the Jodrell Bank Observatory
Scientists comment on the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) detailing outcomes for future physics projects. Katherine Mathieson, Director … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in France and Spain
Experts comment on wildfires in France and Spain. Dr Thomas Smith, Associate Professor in Environmental Geography, London School of … read more
expert reaction to news that Chris McDonald will be Minister for Science
Experts respond to the announcement of Chris McDonald as Minister for Science. Professor Rachel K. O’Reilly MBE FRS, Pro-Vice … read more
expert reaction to study exploring influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and prenatal behaviours on child health outcomes
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at the influence of socioeconomic status and prenatal behaviours on child health. Professor … read more
expert reaction to acute rapamycin treatment in a maternal inflammation mouse model
A study published in Nature Communications looks at acute rapamycin treatment in an inflammation mouse model for the reversal of Autism Spectrum … read more
expert reaction to a target trial emulation study on risk of hair loss associated with GLP-1 RAs in adults with type 2 diabetes
A study published in The BMJ looks at GLP-1 use and the risk of hair loss. Dr Marie Spreckley, Weight … read more
expert reaction to OpenAI / Hugging Face incident
Scientists comment on an OpenAI model hacking Hugging Face. Dr Oliver Buckley, Professor in Cyber Security, Loughborough University, said: … read more
expert reaction to a multi-target trial emulation study looking at GLP- 1 receptor agonists and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder
A study published in BMJ Open looks at GLP-1 use and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder. Prof Ashwin … read more
expert reaction to precautionary medical evacuation of UK humanitarian worker from the DRC following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
Scientist comment on an update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on an evacuation of a UK humanitarian worker … read more
expert reaction to closure of DSIT and moving science into new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, the appointment of Secretary of State, and the creation of Minister for Artificial Intelligence
Science leaders comment on science moving into the Department for Business and Trade, the appointment of Secretary of State, and … read more
expert reaction to study modelling impact of sea-level rise on UK coastal flood exposure to 2300
A modelling study published in Nature Communications looks at the impact of sea-level rise on UK coastal flood exposure. Dr Joanne … read more
expert reaction to Lord Vallance resigning as Science Minister
Scientists comment on Lord Patrick Vallance resigning as the Science Minister. Edith Heard, Director and CEO of the Francis … read more
expert reaction to reports Andy Burnham will allow North Sea oil and gas drilling
Scientists comment on reports that incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham will allow North Sea oil and gas drilling. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study looking at focal therapy (using a heat-based treatment (high intensity focused ultrasound, HIFU) or a freezing-based treatment (cryotherapy)) for prostate cancer
A study published in European Urology looks at focal therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Prof Freddie Hamdy, Professor … read more
expert reaction to Cairngorms wildfire
Scientists comment on wildfires in the Cairngorms region Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie, Lecturer in Fire Science, University of Edinburgh, said: … read more
expert reaction to new JCVI recommendations for the MenB vaccine in adolescents
Scientists comment on new JCVI recommendations for the MenB vaccine. Prof Hannah Christensen, Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University … read more
expert reaction to announcement that Dartmoor ponies will be removed from stocking rate calculations
Scientists comment on announcement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on protecting Dartmoor pony populations. … read more
expert reaction to modelling study estimating the number of deaths that could be prevented by reducing ultra-processed food consumption
A study presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO 2026) and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine estimates deaths … read more