“Wildfires in California this past January and the ongoing fires in South Korea share several similarities. Both were preceded by unusually warm, dry conditions that left vegetation highly flammable, ...

Scientists comment on news that the Trump administration are intending to stop funding for Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation). Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford ...

A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation. Prof Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation, University of Oxford, said: ...

Scientists comment on science related elements of the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor. “The Chancellor’s Spring Statement recognises the important role of R&D not just for growth and ...

March 25, 2025 expert reaction to study on first pig-to-human liver transplantation . A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver transplantatio ...

Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Dr Colin Butter, Associate Professor in Bioveterinary Science, University of Lincoln, said: ...

A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. “The manuscript reports on the presence of microplastics in natural and synthetic chewing ...

The State of the Global Climate 2024 report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) shows that key climate change indicators have again reached record levels. Although long-term warming ...

Scientists comment on the WMO’s (World Meterological Organisation) announcement on World Day for Glaciers. “ Worldwide, glaciers are shrinking. Everywhere we look, glaciers are getting smaller each ...

“This follow-up study of gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid drug that previously failed to slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, suggests that extended use of anti-amyloid ...

“It is of interest that those with a formal diagnosis access Tik Tok most, followed by those with self-diagnosis. This suggests that the main driver of looking at Tik Tok videos of ADHD is to learn ...

Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool for R&D funders. Dr Catrin Moore, Reader in Global Health and Infectious Diseases at St George’s, University ...