Scientists comment on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, including plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals. Prof Sean Semple, Professor of Exposure Science, University of Stirling, said: ...

Scientists comment on additional cases of Clade Ib Mpox being detected by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, The Pirbright Institute, said: ...

‘Screen Time Before 2 Years of Age and Risk of Autism at 12 Years of Age’ by Lin et al., 2024 was published in JAMA Pediatrics at 18:00 UK time on Monday 4th of November. DOI: ...

A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at an association between pesticides and prostate cancer incidence. Prof Paul Pharoah, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, said: ...

“The investigators take advantage of the ‘natural experiment’ of post-war food rationing to test the theory that exposure to sugar rationing in utero and in early childhood prevents or delays the ...

The Science Community comment on Science and R&D elements of the Autumn Budget, delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Commenting on the Tobacco Duty and the Vaping Products Duty: ...

“The devastating flash floods in Spain demonstrate how dangerous extreme rainfall can be, even when well predicted. Despite AEMET issuing a red weather alert, we must do better in communicating the ...

‘The 2024 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: facing record-breaking threats from delayed action’ by Marina Romanello et al. was published in The Lancet at 00:01 UK time on ...

October 28, 2024 expert reaction to ONS data on fertility and live birth rates in England and Wales in 2023 . Scientists comment on data released by the ONS which suggests birth r ...