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Scientists comment on a train derailment in Sussex and a possible link to extreme heat.
John Lawrence, Chair of the IET Railway Technical Network, said:
“If the issue is loss of track alignment, then it could be heat expansion in rails causing the rails to expand and buckle. This stress can be compounded by multiple days and evenings o...
Scientists comment on a large grass fire that has spread to houses in Stourbridge.
Dr Thomas Smith, Associate Professor in Environmental Geography, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), said:
“It is still highly unusual for a wildfire to spread to and destroy homes in the UK. As far as I am aware, the first such incid...
I understand that lots of people are cross with UKRI right now after major cuts to physics projects and research facilities were trailed and then announced in recent weeks. I applaud the physics community for raising their concerns, and I’m delighted to see the mainstream news media finally putting science funding on the front pages. My mantra from day 1 at the SMC is that sc...
A study published in Human Reproduction looks at the effect of an e-cigarette flavorant on human embryonic stem cells.
Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said:
“This is an interesting study, and a nice illustration that everything is a chemical and everything is potentially toxic at the right concentra...
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity looks at the discontinuation of statins for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults aged 75 or over.
Prof Bryan Williams, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the BHF said:
“This study provides good insights into statin use among older adults particularly, but is only of...