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: ...

Dr Alicia Greated, Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE): ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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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 ...

Irish scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. “An electrical substation is a crucial part of the power grid, acting as a ...