The reaction to Mr Bates vs. The Post Office has been extraordinary in a variety of ways. As an oldie … read more
This is a guest post by Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Manager at the SMC. It’s not every day an … read more
Scientists comment on Storm Bert. Dr Jennifer Keenahan, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, said: “Storm Bert … read more
Scientists comment on the closing stages of COP29. Dr Caterina Brandmayr, Director of Policy and Translation at the Grantham … read more
Scientists comment on the health effects of methanol, after several deaths in Laos due to methanol poisoning. Professor Christer … read more
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at the use of e-cigarettes among ex-smokers in England. Dr Jasmine Khouja, Senior Research … read more
In a new study led by the University of Oxford and published in Nature, some of the researchers who developed … read more
This editorial from academics in Australia and Sweden looked at the opposition from countries as part of the World Trade … read more
As global plastic production continues to increase, plastic and microplastic pollution is a growing issue and is related to various … read more
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting 2024 looks at screen time … read more
Scientists comment on Donald Trump appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Health Secretary. Dr David Nunan, Senior Research Fellow … read more
A study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology looks at heart defects in babies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
Scientists comment on a government announcement that wheat flour must be fortified with folic acid from the end of 2026. … read more
A commentary paper published in Addiction Biology looks at cannabis use causing chromosomal damage and increasing cancer risk. Prof Wayne Hall, … read more
This study looked at the prevalence of diabetes worldwide, showing that 800 million people are living with diabetes. More than … read more
As world leaders meet at COP29 in Baku, the Global Carbon Project will reveal the latest trends in global carbon … read more
Scientists comment on the UK Government’s announcement on nationally determined contributions at COP29. Prof Mark Maslin, Professor of Climatology … read more
Scientists comment on the NHS rollout of the ‘stop-smoking’ pill Varenicline. Dr Sarah Jackson, Principal Research Fellow at the … read more
Scientists comment on the risks and benefits of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) after a UK death linked to the drug. Prof … read more
Scientists comment on The Sudlow Review, commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS … read more
Commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS England’s National Director for Transformation, the … read more
Scientists comment on updated NICE guidance on treatment for the symptoms of menopause. Prof Aimee Spector, Professor of Clinical … read more