Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Farm Scale Evaluations
Background briefing on farm scale evaluations. read more
the science of old bones
How will the proposed ‘repatriation’ of collections of human remains affect science? How are these specimens used at the moment? read more
prince Charles and Nanotechnology – Rapid Reaction
After Prince Charles publicly expressed fears about the safety of nanotechnology, the Science Media Centre found experts who were available to speak to journalists on this issue. read more
biocontrol
Biological control holds enormous potential to control pests and disease by using strategically deployed natural predators. What are the benefits – what are the risks? read more
transplants
Is the UK’s transplant strategy working? read more
SARS – Rapid Reaction
With growing numbers of infections and deaths from the pneumonia-type SARS virus, the Science Media Centre established a list of experts who were happy to talk to the media about this outbreak. read more
is violence written in our genes?
Matt Ridley and Terrie Moffitt discuss issues raised in Ridley’s new book, “Nature Via Nurture”. read more
Hashmi family await High Court ruling
On the eve of the HFEA’s appeal to see whether they could authorise the use of a tissue typing’ technique that offered a potential cure for the Hashmi’s seriously ill son, Zain, the Hashmi family talked to the media to highlight their important case. read more
biological and chemical warfare
What can science tell us about the real threat from biological and chemical weapons? read more
nanotechnology
Is it all grey goo and tiny robots? Or is there more than meets the electron microscope to nanotechnology? read more
the science behind the war in Iraq – rapid reaction
The Science Media Centre found experts able to comment on science-related war issues, including biological and chemical warfare, terrorism, weapons, depleted uranium, the psychology of war, and Gulf War syndrome. read more
waste – the good, the bad and the ugly
When it comes to dealing with waste, the dogma is that recycling is good, incineration is bad and landfill is just plain ugly. Scientists explain why each method has its pros and cons, and why they all play an important part in an integrated waste management system. read more
the psychology of war
There is increasing concern for soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – what are the risk factors, and what can be done to prepare soldiers for the horrors of war? read more
iVF mix-up – Rapid Reaction
The Science Media Centre found experts to comment on the day of a court ruling to establish the legal parentage of twins which were born following an IVF mix-up. read more
scientists react to the release of the Government’s Energy White Paper
The Science Media Centre asked experts to comment following the publication of the Energy White Paper, promoted by the Government as the “green future for energy”. read more
scientists comment on death of Dolly the sheep
Scientists reacted to the news that Dolly the sheep, the wold’s first cloned animal, had died at the age of six, suffering from lung disease. read more
Columbia shuttle disaster – rapid reaction
Following the Columbia space shuttle accident involving the loss of seven lives, the Science Media Centre found experts who were able to address the scientific issues. read more
bioterrorism – should we be terrified?
Background briefing on biological and chemical terrorism. read more
scientists comment on House of Lords animal research report
These comments were collected in light of the Government response to the report of the House of Lords Select Committee on ‘Animals in Scientific Procedures’. read more