Author Archives: Science Media Centre
New AI model for predicting individual risk of disease over decades
Researchers have developed a new generative AI model (Delphi-2M) that uses anonymised large-scale health records to estimate how a person’s … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study looking at climate change-driven heat deaths across Europe
An analysis published by Imperial’s Grantham Institute and LSHTM looks at summer heat deaths driven by climate change across Europe. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the safety and efficacy of GLP-1s in children and adolescents
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the safety of weight loss drugs in children and adolescents with obesity or type … read more
expert reaction to UK-US deal on energy security
Scientists comment on news of a UK-US deal on nuclear energy. Dr Eleanor Crane, quantum expert at King’s College … read more
expert reaction to two studies on higher doses of semaglutide and weight loss for adults living with obesity
Two studies published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at the effect of higher doses of semaglutide on weight loss … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract and poster looking at the association between Body Mass Index and mortality
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna looks at the … read more
expert reaction to pharmaceutical company Merck (MSD) pulling out of its £1bn London research centre
Scientists comment on Merck (known as MSD in Europe) withdrawing from its planned £1bn London research centre. Richard Torbett, … read more
expert reaction to study comparing use of two-part MRI scan to three-part MRI scans in the diagnosis of prostate cancer
A study published in JAMA compares the use of biparametric vs multiparametric MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis. Prof Freddie Hamdy, Nuffield … read more
Launch of the ADAPT trial – evaluating a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
The Blood Biomarker Challenge is a multi-million-pound programme supported by Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK and the People’s Postcode Lottery … read more
expert reaction to study of polar geoengineering techniques
A study published in Frontiers in Science looks at different polar geoengineering techniques. Prof Matthew Watson, Professor of Volcanoes and Climate, … read more
Polar geoengineering – an assessment of several concepts
Geoengineering has been discussed as a way of cooling the planet if we don’t reduce emissions fast enough. The polar … read more
expert reaction to cohort study looking at CT scans before pregnancy and risk of birth defects and miscarriage
A cohort study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at CT scans before pregnancy and birth defects and miscarriage risk. … read more
expert reaction to claims in speech made by Dr Aseem Malhotra at the Reform Party Conference
Scientists comment on claims made about mRNA vaccines by Dr Aseem Malhotra at the Reform Party Conference. Prof Anne … read more
expert reaction to news that the Alan Turing Institute CEO, Dr Jean Innes, is stepping down as the Institute completes the current transformation programme
Scientists comment on the Alan Turing Institute announcing that their CEO, Dr Jean Innes is stepping down. Prof Harin … read more
Launch of bovine TB strategy review update
Bovine TB is recognised as a problem which devastates animals and farms. Badgers can carry the disease, and culling has … read more
expert reaction to study of limits to underground carbon storage
A study published in Nature looks at planetary limit for geologic carbon storage. Prof Stuart Haszeldine, Professor of Carbon Capture and … read more
expert reaction to Government proposal to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years old
Scientists comment on a Government (Department of Health and Social Care) proposal to ban energy drink sales for under 16s. … read more
real things on the ground – when we’re communicating science, we need to talk normal
This is a guest post by Tom Sheldon, Senior Press Manager at the SMC. If you want to be good … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Fastball EEG memory test and measuring recognition memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment
A study published in Brain Communications looks at a brainwave test to measure memory decline years before Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Prof Vladimir … read more
expert reaction to Met Office confirming 2025 was the UK’s warmest summer on record
Scientists comment on the Met Office confirming that 2025 was the UKs warmest summer on record. Prof Tim Palmer, … read more