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expert reaction to government announcement on boost to clinical trials

Scientists comment on the government announcing a boost to clinical trials as part of the 10 year health plan.    … read more

expert reaction to Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear site

Scientists comment on the Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.    Dr Simon Bennett, Director of the Civil Safety … read more

expert reaction to Environment Agency declaring drought status for Yorkshire

Scientists comment on a drought status confirmed in Yorkshire, as announced by the Environment Agency.    Lucy Barker, hydrologist at … read more

expert reaction to London-bound passenger plane crashing shortly after take-off in India

Scientists comment on a London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashing shortly after take-off in India.    Dr Guy Gratton, Associate Professor … read more

expert reaction to study looking at the association between prolonged use of progestogen contraceptive pill (desogestrel) and risk of brain tumour

A study published in The BMJ looks at the use of the progesterone contraceptive pill and brain tumour risk.    Dr Karen … read more

expert reaction to R&D elements of the Spending Review

Scientists comment on the R&D elements of the Spending Review, as announced by the Chancellor.   Professor Andrew Morris CBE … read more

expert reaction to modelling study on the impact of a weakened AMOC on the European climate

 A modelling study published in Geophysical Research Letters looks at the impact of a weakened AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) on … read more

expert reaction to news about Sizewell C nuclear plant, and small modular reactors

Scientists comment on news that the UK government is investing in a nuclear plant at the Sizewell C site and … read more

expert reaction to science and tech R&D package announced ahead of the full Spending Review

Scientists comment on the £86bn R&D package unveiled by the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review.    Sharon Todd Chief … read more

expert reaction to MHRA advice on the use of contraceptives for women taking weight loss drugs in their latest guidance around safe use of the drugs

Scientists comment on the MHRA advice on contraceptives for women taking weight loss drugs.   Dr Caroline Ovadia, Senior Clinical … read more

expert reaction to study looking at the association between prescribed use of common psychiatric medications and the risk and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the association between psychiatric medication use and the risk of amyotrophic lateral … read more

expert reaction to observational study on low calorie diets and depressive symptoms

An observational study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at the mental health consequences of low calorie diets.   … read more

expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods

A conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition looks at a new approach for … read more

expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods

Irish scientists comment on a conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition which looks … read more

The Alzheimer’s Drug Pipeline 2025

Each year, Dr Jeffrey Cummings and colleagues compile the data for Phase 1,2 and 3 trials currently active in the … read more

expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract suggesting eating rate has sustained effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets

A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at eating rate and its effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets.  … read more

expert reaction to a conference abstract looking at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice

A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in … read more

expert reaction to randomised trial on physical exercise and reduced risk of recurrence of colon cancer

A randomised trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and a conference abstract presented at the American Society … read more

expert reaction to drought declared in North-west England by the Environment Agency

Scientists comment on a drought being declared in North-West England.    Prof David Simon, Professor of Development Geography, Royal Holloway, … read more

World Meteorological Organisation & Met Office: Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update

The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update is issued annually by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It provides a synthesis … read more