Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the upcoming solar eclipse in Ireland and the UK
Irish scientists comment on the upcoming solar eclipse in the UK and Ireland. Dr Ryan Milligan, Astrophysics Research Centre, … read more
expert reaction to the wildfires in South Korea
Scientists comment on wildfires in South Korea. Dr Douglas Kelley, Land surface modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology … read more
expert reaction to New York Times reporting that the Trump administration intends to end funding for Gavi
Scientists comment on news that the Trump administration are intending to stop funding for Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccines and … read more
expert reaction to study on first genetically modified pig-to-human liver transplantation
A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation. Prof Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation, University of … read more
expert reaction to science/research-related bits of the Spring Statement
Scientists comment on science related elements of the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor. Prof Sir Adrian Smith, President, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the number of microplastics found in chewing gum
A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. Professor Ted Henry, Heriot-Watt … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool for R&D funders. Dr Catrin Moore, … read more
expert reaction to news that influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire
Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Dr Colin Butter, … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow airport closing after fire at nearby electrical substation fire and power outage
Irish scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow airport closing after fire at nearby electrical substation fire and power outage
Scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more
expert reaction to WMO’s World Day for Glaciers announcement
Scientists comment on the WMO’s (World Meterological Organisation) announcement on World Day for Glaciers. Dr Bethan Davies, Chair in … read more
expert reaction to platform trial looking at the efficacy of anti-amyloid drugs to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s related dementia
A platform trial published in The Lancet Neurology looks at the efficacy of anti-amyloid drugs that could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s … read more
expert reaction to study of most popular ADHD TikTok content and associated perceptions of ADHD
A study published in PLOS One looks at ADHD TikTok content and its association with ADHD perception. (From our colleagues at … read more
State of the Global Climate 2024
The State of the Global Climate 2024 report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows that key climate change indicators … read more
expert reaction to Starmer scrapping NHS England
Scientists comment on the PM’s decision to abolish NHS England. Prof Azeem Majeed FMedSci, Head of the Department of … read more
expert reaction to WHO report on measles cases in Europe in 2024
Scientists comment on a WHO report on the number of measles cases in Europe in 2024. Prof Helen Bedford, … read more
expert reaction to study of self-reported antidepressant response outcomes in the UK Biobank
A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at self-reported experiences with antidepressants. Prof Sarah Bailey, Professor of Neuropharmacology and Engagement, … read more
expert reaction to report on UK demand for 36 materials critical to decarbonisation technologies
A report published by the British Geological Survey looks at the UK’s demand for critical minerals. Prof Joan Cordiner … read more
expert reaction to prescriptions for ADHD in England from April 2019 to March 2024
A study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at the change in rates of ADHD prescriptions from April 2019-March 2024. … read more
expert reaction to a lab study of microplastics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology looks at the possibility of microplastics contributing to AMR. Prof Shilpa Chokshi, … read more