“If this agreement paves the way for new supplies of rare earths, that should have a notable impact on the diversification of global mining activities for rare earths – and reduce the dominance of ...

Decarbonising energy will require major investment in new electricity transmission infrastructure. It’s estimated that by 2035 we need to build five times more onshore transmission infrastructure than ...

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and premature mortality. Prof Nita Forouhi, Professor of Population Health and Nutrition, MRC ...

A new report from the government’s chief scientific adviser aims to communicate the benefits that Engineering Biology (EngBio) might bring to our society and economy over the next 10-15 years. It ...

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 ...

A study published in Allergy looks at peanut desensitisation in adults with a peanut allergy. Prof Adam Fox, Chair of the National Allergy Study Group, and Professor of Paediatric Allergy at King’s ...

Dr Barry Hayes, Associate Professor in Electrical Power Systems, University College Cork (UCC), said: “This report is a timely reminder of the stark challenges we face in realising our ambition of a ...

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 ...