Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
scientists comment on new research into the environmental impact of GM crops
The research, which will feed into the Government’s Science Review on GM, produced evidence on some of the major concerns about the possible impact of GM crops on the environment and wildlife in the UK. read more
environmental impact of GM sugar beet
New Research from Broom’s Barn Research Station. read more
ricin – Rapid Reaction
Following the discovery of traces of the poison ricin in a flat in north London, the Science Media Centre found scientists who were able to provide journalists with more information about this chemical toxin. read more
how to get Britain’s railways back on track
The Science Media Centre invited two engineering experts to speak to journalists about how the efficiency and safety of Britain’s rail infrastructure could be improved. read more
scientists react to publication of the draft mouse genome
The work on the mouse genome, carried out by the Mouse Genome Sequencing Consortium, was published in Nature. read more
scientists comment on launch of GM science review
The GM science review was launched by the Government amidst encouragements for both scientists and members of the public to take part via the website, and a series of meetings across the country. read more