Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to UKHSA announcement of a human case of avian flu detected in the UK
Irish scientists comment on a human case of Avian flu detected in the UK, as announced by UKHSA. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Defra denying emergency authorisation to Cruiser SB (a neonicotinoid pesticide)
Scientists comment to the Government’s decision to not grant emergency authorisation to a neonicotinoid pesticide. Dr Scott Hayward, Associate … read more
expert reaction to Storm Éowyn
Irish scientists comment on Storm Eowyn. Dr Barry Hayes, Associate Professor in Electrical Power Systems, University College Cork, said: … read more
expert reaction to Storm Éowyn
Scientists comment on Storm Eowyn, after weather warnings have been issued across the UK and Northern Ireland. Prof Douglas … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at adults diagnosed with ADHD and life expectancy
An observational study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry looks at life expectancy of adults diagnosed with ADHD. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study on mental health admissions for young people to acute medical wards in last decade in England
A study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health looks at admission to acute medical wards for mental health concerns … read more
expert reaction to news that the United States has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement again
Scientists comment on the Unites States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer at the Centre … read more
expert reaction to systematic review on associations between prescribed drugs and dementia risk
A systematic review published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions looks at the association between prescribed drugs and … read more
expert reaction to a study investigating the health benefits and risks associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at the health risks and benefits linked to GLP-1 receptor agonists. Prof Naveed Sattar, … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane review on calorie labelling and food choices
A Cochrane review looks at calorie labelling and food choices. Dr Sally Moore, Lecturer in Nutritional Science; Registered Dietitian; … read more
expert reaction to Met Office data suggesting carbon dioxide emissions are off track for limiting global warming to 1.5°C
Data published by the Met Office looks at the carbon dioxide forecast for 2025. Prof Kevin Anderson, Professor of … read more
Cochrane review on calorie labelling and food choices
UK legislation approved in 2021 and brought into force in 2022 require calorie information to be displayed on menus and … read more
expert reaction to global commission on obesity diagnosis
A global commission published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology looks at the definition and diagnosis of clinical obesity. Prof Simon … read more
expert reaction to a global commission proposing an overhaul of the diagnosis of obesity
This global commission report aims to redefine how obesity is diagnosed. The report suggests that looking solely at Body Mass Index … read more
Obesity global Commission – new model goes beyond BMI to diagnose obesity
More than one billion people are estimated to be living with obesity globally. A new global Commission on obesity is … read more
expert reaction to the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan
Scientists comment on the Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Louis Barson, Director of … read more
Glyphosate-resistant weeds in the UK
A glyphosate-resistant weed population have been identified on a farm in the UK. Glyphosate-resistance in weeds has been found elsewhere … read more
expert reaction to 2024 being (a) the warmest year on record globally and (b) the first year to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial
Scientists comment on Copernicus data that says 2024 is the warmest year on record and the first year to exceed 1.5 degrees. … read more
UK Biobank launch world’s most significant protein study
UK Biobank are launching the world’s largest study of the proteins circulating in our bodies, which they say will transform … read more