Scientists comment on Copernicus data that says 2024 is the warmest year on record and the first year to exceed 1.5 degrees. Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Environmental Policy, ...

“While it is too early to link the current Los Angeles fires to climate change, our research has shown that global warming brings more prolonged dry conditions that exacerbate the spread of wildfires.

A study published in Nature Communications looks at dietary patterns in women and the risk of colorectal cancer. Dr David Nunan, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, ...

When science hits the news agenda, it’s our job to pass on to journalists as much accurate information as we can, as quickly as possible. In order to do this we send out quotes from experts and ...

Scientists comment on cases of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) reported in China. Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group; Ashall Professor of Infection and Immunity; Pandemic ...

Rapid Reactions: responding to breaking news. The demands of the 24-hour media machine mean that news journalists often don’t have the luxury of time to track down the best scientists when a science ...

“Protein levels were slightly lower in women taking MABs compared to healthy controls, but again this did not remain after adjusting for confounding. After adjusting for confounding, women on SSRIs ...

‘Fluoride Exposure and Children’s IQ Scores A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’ Kyla W. Taylor et al. was published in JAMA Pediatrics at 16:00 UK time on Monday 6th January. DOI: ...

Irish scientists comment on flu case numbers. Dr Connor Bamford, Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, said: “We are seeing the typical/predictable increase in seasonal ...

Are you interested in how the media works? Do you get frustrated by what you read and see in the news? Do you want to help journalists report your subject better? If so, this is the event for you. At ...

The UK SMC has played a key role in the creation of other SMCs around the world. There are fully operational SMCs in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Taiwan, and Spain. Together with the UK SMC, they ...