Scientists comment on the UK heatwave. Prof Richard Allan, Professor of Climate Science, University of Reading, said: “The UK is on the edge of a large dome of heat encompassing continental Europe ...

“Most randomised controlled trials show you need to reduce calories intake by at least 300 kcal for a sustained period time to lose weight. Weight gain also tends to occur during periods of excessive ...

Experts comment on a new research project that aims to synthesise human genomes announced by Wellcome. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge FRS FMedSci, Group Leader, Francis Crick Institute, said: ...

A study published in NPJ Vaccines looks at adjuvants in vaccines and their association with a lower risk of dementia. Dr Julia Dudley, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: ...

briefings for journalists . 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 ...

‘Early prenatal nitrate exposure and birth outcomes: A study of Iowa’s public drinking water (1970-1988) by Semprini was published in PLOS Water at 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 25th June.

June 20, 2025 expert reaction to observational study of blood biomarkers in ME/CFS patients . An observational study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine looks at blood biomarkers in ME/CFS patients.

June 24, 2025 expert reaction to study looking at global childhood vaccination coverage . A study published in the Lancet looks at global trends in routine childhood vaccination c ...

Scientists comment on R&D elements of the Industrial Strategy, published by the Department for Business and Trade. Commenting on the Government’s commitment to increased funding stability: Dr Jan Löwe ...

briefings roundups & rapid reactions . 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 ...

June 21, 2025 expert reaction to a real-time rapid analysis of heat-related excess mortality for 19-22 June 2025 . Scientists comment on a real-time forecast of heat related deaths during the 19-22 ...

December 12, 2022 expert reaction to reports of advance in nuclear fusion from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory . There have been several reports that the federal Lawrence Livermore National ...