Scientists comment on DSIT research and development (R&D) spending allocations for 2025/2026. Sir Adrian Smith, President of the Royal … read more
Scientists comment on wildfires in Scotland and Dorset. Dr Maria Barbosa, wildfire scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology … read more
An observational study published in PLOS Global Public Health looks at screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents. Prof Ben Carter, … read more
A study published in Nature looks at the effect of the shingles vaccine (Zostvax) on dementia risk. Comments provided by our … read more
Scientists comment on a SACN statement on the WHO’s guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
A report published by the British Ecological Society looks at regenerative agricultural practices in the UK. Prof Neil Ward, Professor … read more
An observational study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at LDL cholesterol levels, statins, and dementia risk. … read more
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of 4:3 intermittent fasting on weight loss. Dr … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at postpartum hormonal contraceptive use and depression risk. Dr John Reynolds-Wright, NES/CSO Clinical … read more
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) conference 2025 looks at the association between antidepressant medication … read more
Scientists comment on a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit central Myanmar. Dr Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, Senior Lecturer, Department of … read more
Scientists comment on wildfires in South Korea. Dr Douglas Kelley, Land surface modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology … read more
Scientists comment on news that the Trump administration are intending to stop funding for Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccines and … read more
A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation. Prof Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation, University of … read more
Scientists comment on science related elements of the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor. Prof Sir Adrian Smith, President, … read more
A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. Professor Ted Henry, Heriot-Watt … read more
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool for R&D funders. Dr Catrin Moore, … read more
Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Dr Colin Butter, … read more
Scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. … read more
Scientists comment on the WMO’s (World Meterological Organisation) announcement on World Day for Glaciers. Dr Bethan Davies, Chair in … read more
