Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a cohort study looking at screen use and emotional, behavioural, and social development in children
A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open looks at screen use and emotional, behavioural and social development in children. Prof … read more
expert reaction to early social media use associated with lower standardised test scores in Italian schoolchildren
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at early social media use and standardised test scores in schoolchildren. Dr Simon … read more
expert reaction to the High Court rejecting a challenge to regulatory decisions in relation to the PATHWAYS clinical trial for puberty suppressing hormones
Experts comment on news that the High Court have rejected a challenge to the PATHWAYS clinical trial for puberty suppressing … read more
expert reaction to review paper looking at protein intake and health and lifespan in humans, rodents and insects
A review paper published in Cell Press Blue looks at protein intake, ageing and longevity in humans, rodents and insects. Prof … read more
expert reaction to new analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) on whether human-induced climate change made the extreme weather driving the wildfires in Spain and France more likely
Scientists comment on a Word Weather Attribution (WWA) analysis on human-induced climate change, extreme weather and wildfires in Spain and … read more
expert reaction to analysis of recent changes in fire risk across Southern Europe
An analysis published in Scientific Reports looks at recent changes in fire risk across Europe. COMMENTS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in Suffolk
Scientists comment on wildfires close to a nuclear power plant in Suffolk. Dr Imma Oliveras Menor, Research Director at … read more
expert reaction to drought declared in parts of England
Scientists comment on the Environment Agency declaring droughts in parts of England. Dr Pauline Scheelbeek, Associate Professor in Planetary … read more
expert reaction to environmental impact of welfare-driven policy changes in UK egg production
A study published in Royal Society Open Science looks at the environmental impact of welfare-driven changes in UK egg production. On … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study suggesting that diet quality matters more than food processing level
An unpublished study presented at Nutrition 2026 looks at diet quality and food processing levels. Dr Beverley O’Hara, Lecturer in Public … read more
expert reaction to STFC detailing outcomes for future physics projects, including the Jodrell Bank Observatory
Scientists comment on the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) detailing outcomes for future physics projects. Katherine Mathieson, Director … read more
expert reaction to wildfires in France and Spain
Experts comment on wildfires in France and Spain. Dr Thomas Smith, Associate Professor in Environmental Geography, London School of … read more
expert reaction to news that Chris McDonald will be Minister for Science
Experts respond to the announcement of Chris McDonald as Minister for Science. Professor Rachel K. O’Reilly MBE FRS, Pro-Vice … read more
expert reaction to study exploring influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and prenatal behaviours on child health outcomes
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at the influence of socioeconomic status and prenatal behaviours on child health. Professor … read more
expert reaction to acute rapamycin treatment in a maternal inflammation mouse model
A study published in Nature Communications looks at acute rapamycin treatment in an inflammation mouse model for the reversal of Autism Spectrum … read more
expert reaction to a target trial emulation study on risk of hair loss associated with GLP-1 RAs in adults with type 2 diabetes
A study published in The BMJ looks at GLP-1 use and the risk of hair loss. Dr Marie Spreckley, Weight … read more
expert reaction to OpenAI / Hugging Face incident
Scientists comment on an OpenAI model hacking Hugging Face. Dr Oliver Buckley, Professor in Cyber Security, Loughborough University, said: … read more
expert reaction to a multi-target trial emulation study looking at GLP- 1 receptor agonists and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder
A study published in BMJ Open looks at GLP-1 use and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder. Prof Ashwin … read more
expert reaction to precautionary medical evacuation of UK humanitarian worker from the DRC following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
Scientist comment on an update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on an evacuation of a UK humanitarian worker … read more