Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to AI models collapse when trained on recursively generated data
A study published in Nature looks at the collapse of AI models when trained on recursively generated data. Dr Deepak Padmanabhan, … read more
expert reaction to NICE final guidance on Kaftrio for Cystic Fibrosis
Scientists react to final NICE Guidance on the Cystic Fibrosis drug Kaftrio. David Ramsden, Chief Executive of Cystic Fibrosis … read more
expert reaction to MHRA’s approval of semaglutide to reduce risk of heart problems in obese or overweight adults
Scientists react to MHRA approving semaglutide for heart problems. Prof John Wilding, Professor of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular and … read more
Delivery of rapid electricity system decarbonisation
‘Accelerating electricity decarbonisation’ is a new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre that aims to provide insight and possible … read more
expert reaction to machine learning model for accurate weather predictions and climate simulations
A study published in Nature looks at a machine learning model for weather and climate. Dr Kieran Hunt, NERC Research Fellow, … read more
expert reaction to review of suicides and gender dysphoria at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: independent report
Scientists react to an independent review of suicides and gender dysphoria. Prof Ashley Grossman FMedSci, Emeritus Professor of Endocrinology, … read more
expert reaction to mass global IT outage
Scientists comment on the global IT outage. Dr Deepak Padmanabhan, Senior Lecturer, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer … read more
expert reaction to mass global IT outage
Scientists comment on the global IT outage. Prof Omer Rana, Cardiff University Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security … read more
expert reaction to report from module 1 of the Covid inquiry
Scientists react to the module 1 report of the Covid inquiry. Prof Christophe Fraser, Moh Family Foundation Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study of prenatal dietary patterns and autism in children
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at prenatal diet patterns and autism in children. Dr Rosa Hoekstra, Reader in … read more
expert reaction to study looking at cross reactive T cell responses in adenovirus-based COVID 19 vaccines
A study published in NPJ Vaccines looks at T cell responses in adenovirus-based COVID vaccines. Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of … read more
expert reaction to elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus outbreak at Dublin Zoo
Scientists comment on a herpesvirus outbreak at Dublin Zoo. Prof Julian Chantrey, Professor of Veterinary Pathology, University of Liverpool, … read more
expert reaction to the King’s speech
Scientists react to the science elements of the King’s speech. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Master of Trinity College and … read more
expert reaction to study on the ageing effects of a pro-inflammatory protein, IL11, in mice
A study published in Nature looks at the inflammatory protein IL-11 and ageing in mice. Prof Ilaria Bellantuono, Professor of Musculoskeletal … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption in UK adolescents
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition looks at ultra-processed food consumption in UK teens. Dr Aisling Daly RNutr, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at concussion- related biomarkers in retired rugby players
A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences looks at concussion biomarkers in retired rugby players. Dr Amanda … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guidance on digital technologies for assessing ADHD in children and young people
Scientists react to NICE draft guidance on technologies for assessing ADHD. Dr Jessica Eccles, Chair of the Royal College … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sex, gender, and brain network patterns using brain imaging in children
A study published in Science Advances looks at the association of brain network patterns with children’s birth sex and self/parent-reported gender. … read more
expert reaction to Screen Media Use and Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
An analysis of a Randomised Clinical Trial, published in JAMA Network Open looks at children and adolescent media use and mental health. … read more
expert reaction to secondary analysis of an RCT on screen media use and mental health of children and adolescents
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the impact of a screen time intervention on the mental health of … read more