Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to conference poster about obesity drugs (GLP-1s) and alcohol intake
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) looks at weight loss drugs (GLP-1s) and reduced alcohol … read more
expert reaction to the debate on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken
Scientists comment on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken, following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal. Beef Prof Chris … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Parkinson’s Disease risk and proximity to golf courses
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at proximity to Golf Courses and the risk of Parkinson’s Disease. Prof David … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed foods and early signs of Parkinson’s disease
A study published in Neurology looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and signs of Parkinson’s disease. Prof Jules Griffin, Director of the … read more
expert reaction to the news that Ørsted are to discontinue the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project in its current form
Scientists comment on Ørsted discontinuing the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project. Prof Jun Liang, Professor of Power Electronics and … read more
expert reaction to ARIA’s announcement on research projects in the Exploring Climate Cooling programme
Scientists comment on new research projects as part of ARIA’s Exploring Climate Cooling programme. Dr Pete Irvine, Research Assistant … read more
expert reaction to the development of a generative AI model trained on de-identified NHS patient data to predict healthcare needs
Scientists comment on Foresight AI, an AI model trained on de-identified NHS data to predict healthcare needs. Dr Junade … read more
Foresight AI – Groundbreaking AI trained on de-identified patient data predicts healthcare needs
Foresight is an artificial intelligence model that’s being trained on de-identified data from 57 million people in England to predict … read more
expert reaction to trial of online dialectical behavioural theory for emotion dysregulation in people with chronic pain
Results from a trial published in JAMA Network Open looks at online dialectical behavioural theory for emotion dysregulation in people with chronic … read more
expert reaction to study of how adolescents with and without mental health conditions use social media
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at social media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions. Prof … read more
expert reaction to US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Scientists comment on the US-Ukraine resources deal. Dr Gavin Mudd, Director of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre at the … read more
Rewiring GB – A Comparison of Electricity Transmission Technologies
Decarbonising energy will require major investment in new electricity transmission infrastructure. It’s estimated that by 2035 we need to build … read more
expert reaction to power outages across Spain and Portugal
Irish scientists comment on power outages across the Iberian Peninsula. Dr Paul Cuffe, Assistant Professor, School of Electrical and … read more
expert reaction to power outages across Spain and Portugal
Scientists comment on power outages across Iberian Peninsula, possibly caused by induced atmospheric vibration. Prof Keith Bell, Professor of Electronic … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption and premature deaths
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and premature mortality. Prof Nita … read more
Engineering Biology – a Government Office for Science Foresight Report
A new report from the government’s chief scientific adviser aims to communicate the benefits that Engineering Biology (EngBio) might bring … read more
expert reaction to the Irish Academy of Engineering Report: The Energy Transition – What is the 2050 Action Plan and Timeline
Scientists comment on the Irish Academy of Engineering Report. Dr Barry Hayes, Associate Professor in Electrical Power Systems, University College Cork … read more
expert reaction to study looking at peanut desensitisation in adults with peanut allergy
A study published in Allergy looks at peanut desensitisation in adults with a peanut allergy. Prof Adam Fox, Chair of the … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting childhood exposure to bacterial toxin from certain E. coli strains may be associated with colorectal cancer rate increase among the young
A study published in Nature looks at E. coli strains and an association with increased colorectal cancer rates. Professor Trevor Graham, Professor of … read more
Geoengineering – an explainer on the science and ethics
Geoengineering, also known as climate engineering or climate intervention, refers to the deliberate, large-scale manipulation of the Earth’s climate system … read more