Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Scientists comment on the US-Ukraine resources deal. Dr Gavin Mudd, Director of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre at the … read more
Rewiring GB – A Comparison of Electricity Transmission Technologies
Decarbonising energy will require major investment in new electricity transmission infrastructure. It’s estimated that by 2035 we need to build … read more
expert reaction to power outages across Spain and Portugal
Irish scientists comment on power outages across the Iberian Peninsula. Dr Paul Cuffe, Assistant Professor, School of Electrical and … read more
expert reaction to power outages across Spain and Portugal
Scientists comment on power outages across Iberian Peninsula, possibly caused by induced atmospheric vibration. Prof Keith Bell, Professor of Electronic … read more
expert reaction to study looking at ultra-processed food consumption and premature deaths
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and premature mortality. Prof Nita … read more
Engineering Biology – a Government Office for Science Foresight Report
A new report from the government’s chief scientific adviser aims to communicate the benefits that Engineering Biology (EngBio) might bring … read more
expert reaction to the Irish Academy of Engineering Report: The Energy Transition – What is the 2050 Action Plan and Timeline
Scientists comment on the Irish Academy of Engineering Report. Dr Barry Hayes, Associate Professor in Electrical Power Systems, University College Cork … read more
expert reaction to study looking at peanut desensitisation in adults with peanut allergy
A study published in Allergy looks at peanut desensitisation in adults with a peanut allergy. Prof Adam Fox, Chair of the … read more
expert reaction to study suggesting childhood exposure to bacterial toxin from certain E. coli strains may be associated with colorectal cancer rate increase among the young
A study published in Nature looks at E. coli strains and an association with increased colorectal cancer rates. Professor Trevor Graham, Professor of … read more
Geoengineering – an explainer on the science and ethics
Geoengineering, also known as climate engineering or climate intervention, refers to the deliberate, large-scale manipulation of the Earth’s climate system … read more
expert reaction to cluster-randomised trial of blood pressure reductions for all-cause dementia
A study published in Nature Medicine looks at blood pressure control for dementia. Prof David Attwell, Director, BHF/UKDRI Centre for Vascular … read more
expert reaction to study assessing temperature-related deaths in urban heat islands
A study published in Nature Climate Change assesses temperature-related deaths in urban heat islands. Dr Chloe Brimicombe, Climate Scientist and Extreme … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the global distribution of cropland contaminated by heavy metal pollution
A study published in Science looks at global soil contamination by toxic metals. Dr Lucie Buchi, Senior Lecturer in Crop Ecology … read more
expert reaction to study on population attributable fraction of incident dementia associated with hearing loss
A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery looks at dementia associated with hearing loss. Prof Jason Warren, Professor … read more
expert reaction to top line results in Lilly press release about their phase 3 ACHIEVE-1 trial of their oral GLP-1 (orforglipron) and weight loss efficacy, and safety
Scientists comment on phase 3 trial results of Lilly’s oral GLP-1 (Orforflipron). Prof Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine/Honorary … read more
expert reaction to study on a three-sigma probability event of biological activity outside our solar system
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters looks at the probability of biological activity on the K2-18 b exoplanet. … read more
expert reaction to study of nitrogen fertilised grassland and pollen allergies
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health looks at the impact of nitrogen fertiliser on pollen allergies. Dr Roy Neilson, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at lab-grown chicken muscle tissue chunks
A study published in Trends in Biotechnology looks at lab grown chicken chunks. Dr Rodrigo Amaro-Ledesma, Director of the Bezos Centre … read more
expert reaction to China being approved to access UK Biobank GP records
Scientists comment on China being approved to access half a million UK Biobank GP records. Rimesh Patel CEng, Former … read more