A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of 4:3 intermittent fasting on weight loss. Dr Maria Chondronikola, Principal Investigator and Lead for Human Nutrition, ...

“This retrospective registry study indicates an association between use of hormonal contraception in the first year post-partum with either being prescribed an anti-depressant or being labelled with a ...

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: ...

“Myanmar is an area often exposed to large earthquakes, with over 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above occurring in the region over the last 100 years, including a magnitude 6.8 earthquake ...

“South Korea is also a champion of afforestation/reforestation, with many new forests planted over recent decades. This may also have increased fire risk in areas where there are immature woodlands.

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 ...

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 ...

Irish scientists comment on a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit central Myanmar. Prof Chris Bean, Senior Professor and Head of Geophysics, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), said: ...

“On March 29th, between 10am and noon, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from much of the UK. The Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth causing almost half the Sun to be obscured around ...