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# articles

title: Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
slug: hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-leaves-cape-verde-after-three-evacuated-69fc3ca61471b
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y093d5n9ko?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 07:09:02
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

content:
  A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.


title: Vigils to be held across Australia for 5-year-old girl allegedly murdered in Outback
slug: vigils-to-be-held-across-australia-for-5-year-old-girl-allegedly-murdered-in-outback-69fc3ca62030b
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdeplz29p7go?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 05:46:08
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.

content:
  Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.


title: Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end
slug: ukraine-is-a-global-surrogacy-hub-but-that-could-be-about-to-end-69fc3ca624173
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyp4kp687go?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 05:02:12
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.

content:
  Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.


title: Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting
slug: looksmaxxing-influencer-clavicular-charged-over-alleged-alligator-shooting-69fc3ca627c65
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62ex04n876o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 04:50:18
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.

content:
  The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.


title: Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'
slug: iran-considering-us-proposal-as-trump-says-war-will-be-over-quickly-69fc3ca62b968
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0pq2q8221o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 04:06:33
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".

content:
  Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".


title: Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87
slug: ted-turner-media-mogul-who-revolutionised-tv-news-by-launching-cnn-dies-at-87-69fc3ca62fa99
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k2jnx8gmlo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 03:20:25
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

content:
  The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.


title: German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
slug: german-tourist-wins-payout-after-losing-sun-lounger-race-69fc3ca633b81
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y72g09d7jo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-07 00:41:21
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

content:
  The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.


title: 'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
slug: enjoy-the-show-ignore-the-war-venice-biennale-faces-backlash-after-including-russia-69fc3ca640bf5
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz14e1zeno?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 21:29:18
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

content:
  Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.


title: Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
slug: gas-tax-how-beer-fuelled-a-debate-on-australias-energy-giants-69fc3ca64525e
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy02pzxd4y4o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 20:58:03
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

content:
  Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.


title: Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
slug: former-openai-board-member-says-elon-musk-offered-her-sperm-donations-69fc3ca6493bd
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33243j44p8o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 20:05:02
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

content:
  Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.


title: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
slug: israel-strikes-beirut-for-first-time-since-hezbollah-ceasefire-69fc3ca64d884
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmpjjl02l2o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 19:58:04
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

content:
  Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.


title: Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
slug: trump-pauses-hormuz-plan-50-hours-after-he-announced-it-what-happened-69fc3ca65545b
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6p5q2dx1po?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 13:39:09
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

content:
  The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.


title: Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
slug: watch-passengers-evacuated-from-virus-hit-cruise-ship-off-cape-verde-69fc3ca658f8e
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckgpyn2plx1o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 12:48:17
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

content:
  The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.


title: Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d35v126vyo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 11:59:44
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
slug:
  robot-wars-what-an-operation-in-ukraine-tells-us-about-the-battlefield-of-the-near-future-69fc3ca66468e

description:
  After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

content:
  After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?


title: Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
slug: russia-ignores-ukraines-unilateral-ceasefire-and-attacks-kindergarten-69fc3ca6685ee
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdpxdd5n6yo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 11:53:20
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

content:
  Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.


title: German police raid neo-Nazi criminal youth groups
slug: german-police-raid-neo-nazi-criminal-youth-groups-69fc3ca66c55e
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkpmy6l2deo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 11:34:56
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Police search locations in 12 states, mainly in the East and South of the country in what prosecutors say is a targeted raid.

content:
  Police search locations in 12 states, mainly in the East and South of the country in what prosecutors say is a targeted raid.


title: Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
slug: vivek-ramaswamy-wins-republican-nomination-for-ohio-governor-69fc3ca6708fd
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0xe4qlzxo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 11:04:06
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The staunch Trump ally emerged victorious in one of a series of closely-watched primary contests held in the US Midwest.

content:
  The staunch Trump ally emerged victorious in one of a series of closely-watched primary contests held in the US Midwest.


title: China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
slug: china-calls-for-strait-to-be-reopened-as-soon-as-possible-in-iran-talks-69fc3ca674795
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m21mndm71o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 09:35:39
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

content:
  Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.


title: Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid
slug: watch-the-lebanese-neighbourhoods-shattered-by-israels-ten-minute-bombing-raid-69fc3ca678b9b
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0l2z28d6elo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 06:39:27
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

content:
  The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.


title: To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
slug: to-stay-or-risk-the-road-of-death-ukrainian-civilians-trapped-in-frontline-city-69fc3ca67d025
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c893xj41zwdo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-06 04:53:31
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.

content:
  People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.


title: Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
slug: dressed-for-succession-what-kim-ju-aes-outfits-tell-us-about-north-korea-69fc3ca691d54
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy82x9wve2xo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-05 22:44:35
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

content:
  Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.


title: BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon
slug: bbc-traces-how-10-minutes-of-israeli-bombing-brought-devastation-to-lebanon-69fc3ca695b7b
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c202652vvnjo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-05 21:22:31
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

content:
  The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.


title: Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e2zjz22p9o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-05 19:23:18
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
slug:
  russian-attacks-kill-more-than-20-ahead-of-rival-ceasefires-proposed-by-kyiv-and-moscow-69fc3ca6999ea

description:
  Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.

content:
  Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.


title: 'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8pqz63808o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-05 17:35:32
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
slug:
  i-had-to-stick-to-the-plan-officer-describes-retrieving-crocodile-with-human-remains-inside-69fc3ca69da18

description:
  DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

content:
  DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.


title: Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
slug: romanian-pm-ousted-in-no-confidence-vote-69fc3ca6a2604
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkpjz2638ro?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-05 14:05:11
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

content:
  Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.


title: Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
slug: bowen-strait-of-hormuz-standoff-raises-risk-of-sliding-back-into-all-out-war-69fc3ca6a615c
link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrpnq00j5vo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss
pub_date: 2026-05-05 11:38:03
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:58
description:
  The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

content:
  The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.


title: Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
slug: five-architects-of-the-ai-economy-explain-where-the-wheels-are-coming-off-69fc3ca773815
pub_date: 2026-05-07 05:25:10
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip shortages to orbital data centers to the possibility that the whole architecture that undergirds the tech is wrong.

content:
  Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip shortages to orbital data centers to the possibility that the whole architecture that undergirds the tech is wrong.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/five-architects-of-the-ai-economy-explain-where-the-wheels-are-coming-off/


title: A 20-minute pitch wins Indian startup Pronto backing from Lachy Groom
slug: a-20-minute-pitch-wins-indian-startup-pronto-backing-from-lachy-groom-69fc3ca777c42
pub_date: 2026-05-06 22:30:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  The investment comes as Pronto scales to 26,000 daily bookings and the market heads toward a potential $18 billion size.

content:
  The investment comes as Pronto scales to 26,000 daily bookings and the market heads toward a potential $18 billion size.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/a-20-minute-pitch-wins-indian-startup-pronto-backing-from-lachy-groom/


title: Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.
slug: barry-diller-trusts-sam-altman-but-trust-is-irrelevant-as-agi-nears-he-says-69fc3ca788f6a
pub_date: 2026-05-06 21:57:56
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while warning that AGI remains an unpredictable force needing guardrails.

content:
  Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while warning that AGI remains an unpredictable force needing guardrails.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/barry-diller-trusts-sam-altman-but-trust-is-irrelevant-as-agi-nears-he-says/


title: Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’
slug: snap-says-its-400m-deal-with-perplexity-amicably-ended-69fc3ca78d2d1
link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/snap-says-its-400m-deal-with-perplexity-amicably-ended/
pub_date: 2026-05-06 21:43:24
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.

content:
  The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.


title: Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A
slug: insurance-startup-corgi-hits-13b-valuation-4-months-after-its-series-a-69fc3ca795bac
pub_date: 2026-05-06 20:39:16
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion.

content:
  Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/insurance-startup-corgi-hits-1-3b-valuation-4-months-after-its-series-a/


title: Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
slug: microsofts-ai-data-center-push-is-colliding-with-its-clean-power-goals-69fc3ca799a5e
description: The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting its key clean power goals at risk.
content: The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting its key clean power goals at risk.
pub_date: 2026-05-06 19:57:31
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/microsofts-ai-data-center-push-is-colliding-with-its-clean-power-goals/


title: Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
slug: robinhoods-venture-fund-ipo-attracted-150000-retail-investors-ceo-says-69fc3ca79db94
pub_date: 2026-05-06 19:10:09
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura before they go public.

content:
  Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura before they go public.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/robinhoods-venture-fund-ipo-attracted-150000-retail-investors-ceo-says/


title: How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
slug: how-elon-musk-left-openai-according-to-greg-brockman-69fc3ca7a21e3
link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/how-elon-musk-left-openai-according-to-greg-brockman/
pub_date: 2026-05-06 18:23:54
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.

content:
  Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.


title: DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases
slug: doj-says-ransomware-gang-tapped-into-russian-government-databases-69fc3ca7a692c
pub_date: 2026-05-06 18:20:21
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft.

content:
  U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/doj-says-ransomware-gang-tapped-into-russian-government-databases/


title: AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys
pub_date: 2026-05-06 18:05:41
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
slug:
  ai-evaluation-startup-braintrust-confirms-breach-tells-every-customer-to-rotate-sensitive-keys-69fc3ca7aaa1e

description:
  Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers to rotate their API keys.

content:
  Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers to rotate their API keys.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ai-evaluation-startup-braintrust-confirms-breach-tells-every-customer-to-rotate-sensitive-keys/


title: SpaceX may spend up to $119B on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
slug: spacex-may-spend-up-to-119b-on-terafab-chip-factory-in-texas-69fc3ca7aed18
pub_date: 2026-05-06 17:23:08
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  The project would be a "multi-phase, next-generation, vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing and advanced computing fabrication facility," according to the proposal.

content:
  The project would be a "multi-phase, next-generation, vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing and advanced computing fabrication facility," according to the proposal.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/spacex-may-spend-up-to-119-billion-on-terafab-chip-factory-in-texas/


title: DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round
slug: deepseek-could-hit-45b-valuation-from-its-first-investment-round-69fc3ca7b2de3
link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/deepseek-could-hit-45b-valuation-from-its-first-investment-round/
pub_date: 2026-05-06 17:20:34
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  The Chinese AI lab came to prominence in early 2025 after launching a large language model that trained on a fraction of the compute power and at a fraction of the cost of the big U.S. models like those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

content:
  The Chinese AI lab came to prominence in early 2025 after launching a large language model that trained on a fraction of the compute power and at a fraction of the cost of the big U.S. models like those from OpenAI and Anthropic.


title: Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing
slug: chrome-on-android-now-supports-approximate-instead-of-precise-location-sharing-69fc3ca7b6ef6
pub_date: 2026-05-06 15:54:06
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites.

content:
  The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/chrome-on-android-now-supports-approximate-instead-of-precise-location-sharing/


title: Google updates AI search to include quotes from Reddit and other sources
slug: google-updates-ai-search-to-include-quotes-from-reddit-and-other-sources-69fc3ca7bb1c9
pub_date: 2026-05-06 15:49:39
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic.

content:
  While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/google-updates-ai-search-to-include-expert-advice-from-reddit-and-other-web-forums/


title: Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows
slug: khosla-backed-robotics-startup-genesis-ai-has-gone-full-stack-demo-shows-69fc3ca7bf6f6
pub_date: 2026-05-06 15:46:38
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands performing complex tasks.

content:
  Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands performing complex tasks.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/khosla-backed-robotics-startup-genesis-ai-has-gone-full-stack-demo-shows/


title: Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools
slug: tinder-owner-match-group-is-slowing-hiring-to-pay-for-its-increased-use-of-ai-tools-69fc3ca7c3ffb
pub_date: 2026-05-06 15:27:36
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Match Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money."

content:
  Match Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money."

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/tinder-owner-match-group-is-slowing-hiring-to-pay-for-its-increased-use-of-ai-tools/


title: Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri’s delayed AI features
slug: apple-to-pay-250m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-siris-delayed-ai-features-69fc3ca7c86dd
pub_date: 2026-05-06 15:12:49
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri's AI features.

content:
  Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri's AI features.

link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/apple-to-pay-250m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-siris-delayed-ai-features/


title: Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding
slug: ethos-raises-2275m-from-a16z-for-its-expert-network-with-voice-onboarding-69fc3ca7cca37
description: Ethos says it is onboarding 35,000 experts per week.
content: Ethos says it is onboarding 35,000 experts per week.
pub_date: 2026-05-06 15:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
link:
  https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ethos-raises-22-75m-from-a16z-for-its-expert-network-with-voice-onboarding/


title: Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
slug: aurora-lands-mclane-deal-to-run-driverless-truck-routes-in-texas-69fc3ca7d0b56
link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/aurora-lands-mclane-deal-to-run-driverless-truck-routes-in-texas/
pub_date: 2026-05-06 14:56:55
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:17:59
description:
  Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.

content:
  Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.


title: Dating over 50 is probably on the rise – but we know little about it
slug: dating-over-50-is-probably-on-the-rise-but-we-know-little-about-it-69fc3ca9323cc
pub_date: 2026-05-06 20:00:36
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Research into dating has until now almost exclusively focused on younger people, but we’re finally beginning to investigate how romance changes in later life

content:
  Research into dating has until now almost exclusively focused on younger people, but we’re finally beginning to investigate how romance changes in later life

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525520-dating-over-50-is-probably-on-the-rise-but-we-know-little-about-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Bronze Age Britons fashioned copper-mining tools out of old bones
slug: bronze-age-britons-fashioned-copper-mining-tools-out-of-old-bones-69fc3ca9366c3
pub_date: 2026-05-06 18:00:21
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  An analysis of 150 artefacts from a site in Wales shows that the ancient practice of making tools out of bone persisted even after the advent of metal-working

content:
  An analysis of 150 artefacts from a site in Wales shows that the ancient practice of making tools out of bone persisted even after the advent of metal-working

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525361-bronze-age-britons-fashioned-copper-mining-tools-out-of-old-bones/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Red-light therapy does have health benefits but not the ones you think
slug: red-light-therapy-does-have-health-benefits-but-not-the-ones-you-think-69fc3ca93a9e1
pub_date: 2026-05-06 16:00:51
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but evidence suggests it can have healing powers

content:
  Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but evidence suggests it can have healing powers

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523875-red-light-therapy-does-have-health-benefits-but-not-the-ones-you-think/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Deforestation could trigger Amazon tipping point in the 2030s
slug: deforestation-could-trigger-amazon-tipping-point-in-the-2030s-69fc3ca93e899
pub_date: 2026-05-06 16:00:19
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  At least 15 per cent of the Amazon has already been lost, and further destruction could unleash widespread rainforest dieback with as little as 1.5°C of global warming

content:
  At least 15 per cent of the Amazon has already been lost, and further destruction could unleash widespread rainforest dieback with as little as 1.5°C of global warming

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525542-deforestation-could-trigger-amazon-tipping-point-in-the-2030s/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Huge landslide in Alaska caused 481m-high tsunami
slug: huge-landslide-in-alaska-caused-481m-high-tsunami-69fc3ca9426e2
pub_date: 2026-05-06 13:00:01
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  When the slope of a mountain above Tracy Arm fjord, in Alaska, gave way on 10 August 2025, 64 million cubic metres of rock fell into the fjord, causing a 5.4 magnitude seismic event

   

content:
  When the slope of a mountain above Tracy Arm fjord, in Alaska, gave way on 10 August 2025, 64 million cubic metres of rock fell into the fjord, causing a 5.4 magnitude seismic event

   

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525438-huge-landslide-in-alaska-caused-481m-high-tsunami/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass is still an essential read
slug: robin-wall-kimmerers-braiding-sweetgrass-is-still-an-essential-read-69fc3ca9468fd
pub_date: 2026-05-06 12:00:37
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  This 2013 book by an Indigenous botanist is a quietly urgent act of healing that forces Western science to look at the world in a different way

content:
  This 2013 book by an Indigenous botanist is a quietly urgent act of healing that forces Western science to look at the world in a different way

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525391-robin-wall-kimmerers-braiding-sweetgrass-is-still-an-essential-read/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Read the winner of this year’s Young Science Writer Award
slug: read-the-winner-of-this-years-young-science-writer-award-69fc3ca94ae05
pub_date: 2026-05-06 10:00:12
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Prize-winning young writer Hasset Kifle, 17, explores how the world of super-competitive running is being transformed by so-called “super shoes” – and what cost this will have on the sport

content:
  Prize-winning young writer Hasset Kifle, 17, explores how the world of super-competitive running is being transformed by so-called “super shoes” – and what cost this will have on the sport

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524987-read-the-winner-of-this-years-young-science-writer-award/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Extinct relative of koalas discovered in Western Australia
slug: extinct-relative-of-koalas-discovered-in-western-australia-69fc3ca94f1f4
pub_date: 2026-05-06 00:01:10
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Fossils reveal that there were at least two kinds of koala when humans first arrived in Australia, but one died out about 30,000 years ago when the west of the continent dried out

content:
  Fossils reveal that there were at least two kinds of koala when humans first arrived in Australia, but one died out about 30,000 years ago when the west of the continent dried out

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525306-extinct-relative-of-koalas-discovered-in-western-australia/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The 50-year quest to create a quantum spin liquid may finally be over
slug: the-50-year-quest-to-create-a-quantum-spin-liquid-may-finally-be-over-69fc3ca953311
pub_date: 2026-05-05 16:00:58
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Creating quantum entanglement inside a solid material is tricky in the lab – but crystals buried in the earth could be growing it naturally. Now one scientist says he has proof he’s found them

content:
  Creating quantum entanglement inside a solid material is tricky in the lab – but crystals buried in the earth could be growing it naturally. Now one scientist says he has proof he’s found them

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523438-the-50-year-quest-to-create-a-quantum-spin-liquid-may-finally-be-over/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Backlash builds over NHS plan to hide source code from AI hacking risk
slug: backlash-builds-over-nhs-plan-to-hide-source-code-from-ai-hacking-risk-69fc3ca9572c0
pub_date: 2026-05-05 16:00:06
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  NHS England is pulling its open-source software from the internet because of fears around computer-hacking AI models like Mythos. Opposition is growing among those who say the move is bad for transparency and efficiency, and will also do nothing to improve security

content:
  NHS England is pulling its open-source software from the internet because of fears around computer-hacking AI models like Mythos. Opposition is growing among those who say the move is bad for transparency and efficiency, and will also do nothing to improve security

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525315-backlash-builds-over-nhs-plan-to-hide-source-code-from-ai-hacking-risk/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Hantavirus: Where has the deadly cruise ship outbreak come from?
slug: hantavirus-where-has-the-deadly-cruise-ship-outbreak-come-from-69fc3ca95b1b7
pub_date: 2026-05-05 13:20:10
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Three people have died on board the cruise ship MV Hondius due to an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare illness transmitted by rodents

content:
  Three people have died on board the cruise ship MV Hondius due to an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare illness transmitted by rodents

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525328-hantavirus-where-has-the-deadly-cruise-ship-outbreak-come-from/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Woman in cancer remission without treatment in highly unusual case
slug: woman-in-cancer-remission-without-treatment-in-highly-unusual-case-69fc3ca95f5c5
pub_date: 2026-05-05 10:00:47
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A biopsy of a woman's cancer seems to have triggered an immune response against the tumour, putting her into remission

content:
  A biopsy of a woman's cancer seems to have triggered an immune response against the tumour, putting her into remission

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525186-woman-in-cancer-remission-without-treatment-in-highly-unusual-case/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The problem of cosmic inflation and how to solve it
slug: the-problem-of-cosmic-inflation-and-how-to-solve-it-69fc3ca9639d4
pub_date: 2026-05-05 09:00:50
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  One of the best-performing models in cosmology is also one with the least physical rationale behind it. Columnist Leah Crane says this leaves us with a puzzle that could make or break physics as we know it

content:
  One of the best-performing models in cosmology is also one with the least physical rationale behind it. Columnist Leah Crane says this leaves us with a puzzle that could make or break physics as we know it

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525116-the-problem-of-cosmic-inflation-and-how-to-solve-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Man destined for Alzheimer's may have been saved by accidental therapy
slug: man-destined-for-alzheimers-may-have-been-saved-by-accidental-therapy-69fc3ca968267
pub_date: 2026-05-05 07:00:29
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy

content:
  Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524632-man-destined-for-alzheimers-may-have-been-saved-by-accidental-therapy/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Quantum computers simulated their biggest molecule yet – with help
slug: quantum-computers-simulated-their-biggest-molecule-yet-with-help-69fc3ca96c595
pub_date: 2026-05-05 05:01:57
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Two quantum computers and two supercomputers teamed up to break the record for the biggest molecule yet to be simulated using quantum hardware

content:
  Two quantum computers and two supercomputers teamed up to break the record for the biggest molecule yet to be simulated using quantum hardware

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525277-quantum-computers-simulated-their-biggest-molecule-yet-with-help/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Honey has been used as medicine for centuries – does it really work?
slug: honey-has-been-used-as-medicine-for-centuries-does-it-really-work-69fc3ca970b8f
pub_date: 2026-05-04 16:08:16
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  It is appealing to think something as simple as honey could cure a cold or prevent hay fever, but is there evidence to back up honey’s health benefits? Columnist Alice Klein finds that it has legitimate medicinal uses, depending on the type of honey you’ve got

content:
  It is appealing to think something as simple as honey could cure a cold or prevent hay fever, but is there evidence to back up honey’s health benefits? Columnist Alice Klein finds that it has legitimate medicinal uses, depending on the type of honey you’ve got

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525272-honey-has-been-used-as-medicine-for-centuries-does-it-really-work/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it really began
slug: a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began-69fc3ca974d7d
pub_date: 2026-05-04 16:00:56
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

content:
  A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first represented their speech with written words

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524042-a-lost-ancient-script-reveals-how-writing-as-we-know-it-really-began/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Tiny frozen world unexpectedly appears to have an atmosphere
slug: tiny-frozen-world-unexpectedly-appears-to-have-an-atmosphere-69fc3ca978d0b
pub_date: 2026-05-04 16:00:46
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A 500-kilometre-wide object in a similar orbit to Pluto challenges our assumptions about small bodies in the outer solar system

content:
  A 500-kilometre-wide object in a similar orbit to Pluto challenges our assumptions about small bodies in the outer solar system

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525175-tiny-frozen-world-unexpectedly-appears-to-have-an-atmosphere/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: 300-year-old experiment could become world's best dark matter detector
slug: 300-year-old-experiment-could-become-worlds-best-dark-matter-detector-69fc3ca97d062
pub_date: 2026-05-04 13:00:54
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  An update to an experiment run by Henry Cavendish in 1773 could be a cheaper and faster way to spot a potential dark matter particle – and may be 10,000 times more sensitive

content:
  An update to an experiment run by Henry Cavendish in 1773 could be a cheaper and faster way to spot a potential dark matter particle – and may be 10,000 times more sensitive

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524958-300-year-old-experiment-could-become-worlds-best-dark-matter-detector/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The greatest David Attenborough documentaries you really need to watch
slug: the-greatest-david-attenborough-documentaries-you-really-need-to-watch-69fc3ca980fe4
pub_date: 2026-05-04 10:00:49
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  To mark David Attenborough turning 100, New Scientist staff have been set a tricky task: pick your favourite of his many amazing documentaries...

content:
  To mark David Attenborough turning 100, New Scientist staff have been set a tricky task: pick your favourite of his many amazing documentaries...

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525104-the-greatest-david-attenborough-documentaries-you-really-need-to-watch/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Prebiotic chewing gum could be helpful for gum disease
slug: prebiotic-chewing-gum-could-be-helpful-for-gum-disease-69fc3ca98551b
pub_date: 2026-05-04 10:00:45
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of beneficial mouth bacteria

content:
  A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of beneficial mouth bacteria

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524950-prebiotic-chewing-gum-could-be-helpful-for-gum-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Smart underwear detects lactose intolerance by tracking your farts
slug: smart-underwear-detects-lactose-intolerance-by-tracking-your-farts-69fc3ca9894e0
pub_date: 2026-05-04 06:00:07
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A device you attach to your underwear reveals how often you really break wind – and it’s probably more frequently than you think

content:
  A device you attach to your underwear reveals how often you really break wind – and it’s probably more frequently than you think

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525189-smart-underwear-detects-lactose-intolerance-by-tracking-your-farts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: 2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts
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pub_date: 2026-05-01 17:24:54
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat across much of the globe, and James Hansen expects that to make this year surpass 2024 as the hottest on record

content:
  The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat across much of the globe, and James Hansen expects that to make this year surpass 2024 as the hottest on record

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525229-2026-will-be-the-hottest-year-on-record-leading-scientist-predicts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: NHS England rushes to hide software over AI hacking fears
slug: nhs-england-rushes-to-hide-software-over-ai-hacking-fears-69fc3ca99215b
pub_date: 2026-05-01 12:32:04
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  National Health Service rules state that all software created with public money should be publicly available, but fears of computer-hacking AI models like Mythos have prompted a change in policy

content:
  National Health Service rules state that all software created with public money should be publicly available, but fears of computer-hacking AI models like Mythos have prompted a change in policy

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524962-nhs-england-rushes-to-hide-software-over-ai-hacking-fears/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The 4 biggest myths about hydration, according to an expert
slug: the-4-biggest-myths-about-hydration-according-to-an-expert-69fc3ca99670d
pub_date: 2026-05-01 12:00:28
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Should you really be drinking eight glasses of water a day? What about reaching for a sports drink after exercise? Physiologist Tamara Hew-Butler is here to bust these hydration myths and more.

content:
  Should you really be drinking eight glasses of water a day? What about reaching for a sports drink after exercise? Physiologist Tamara Hew-Butler is here to bust these hydration myths and more.

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523919-the-4-biggest-myths-about-hydration-according-to-an-expert/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Oak trees use delaying tactics to thwart hungry caterpillars
slug: oak-trees-use-delaying-tactics-to-thwart-hungry-caterpillars-69fc3ca99a85a
pub_date: 2026-05-01 10:00:50
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  An infestation of caterpillars can make an oak tree postpone when it opens its leaves next year by three days, wrong-footing the insects when they attack again

content:
  An infestation of caterpillars can make an oak tree postpone when it opens its leaves next year by three days, wrong-footing the insects when they attack again

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524968-oak-trees-use-delaying-tactics-to-thwart-hungry-caterpillars/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Will Colombia summit kick-start the end of the fossil fuel era?
slug: will-colombia-summit-kick-start-the-end-of-the-fossil-fuel-era-69fc3ca99ef53
pub_date: 2026-05-01 09:58:36
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  With progress at COP climate meetings stalling, 57 countries took part in the first of a new series of conferences aiming to develop road maps away from fossil fuels, but big emitters like China and the US were absent

content:
  With progress at COP climate meetings stalling, 57 countries took part in the first of a new series of conferences aiming to develop road maps away from fossil fuels, but big emitters like China and the US were absent

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525033-will-colombia-summit-kick-start-the-end-of-the-fossil-fuel-era/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Why I explore our inevitable love for robots in my novel Luminous
slug: why-i-explore-our-inevitable-love-for-robots-in-my-novel-luminous-69fc3ca9a2ff9
pub_date: 2026-05-01 09:35:41
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Silvia Park, author of the May read for the New Scientist Book Club, reveals how a book that was originally intended to be for children took a darker route following a death in the family

content:
  Silvia Park, author of the May read for the New Scientist Book Club, reveals how a book that was originally intended to be for children took a darker route following a death in the family

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524931-why-i-explore-our-inevitable-love-for-robots-in-my-novel-luminous/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Read an extract from Luminous by Silvia Park
slug: read-an-extract-from-luminous-by-silvia-park-69fc3ca9a775b
pub_date: 2026-05-01 09:35:05
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  In this extract from Luminous, the May read for the New Scientist Book Club, we meet a mysterious robot discovered in a salvage yard in Seoul, in a future reunified Korea

content:
  In this extract from Luminous, the May read for the New Scientist Book Club, we meet a mysterious robot discovered in a salvage yard in Seoul, in a future reunified Korea

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524921-read-an-extract-from-luminous-by-silvia-park/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The rings of Uranus are even stranger than we thought
slug: the-rings-of-uranus-are-even-stranger-than-we-thought-69fc3ca9abb23
pub_date: 2026-05-01 08:00:01
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Uranus’s outermost two rings are surprisingly dissimilar, which opens up a mystery about the tiny moons and moonlets that form them

content:
  Uranus’s outermost two rings are surprisingly dissimilar, which opens up a mystery about the tiny moons and moonlets that form them

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524832-the-rings-of-uranus-are-even-stranger-than-we-thought/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: An unorthodox version of quantum theory could reveal what reality is
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pub_date: 2026-05-01 06:00:38
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  The implications of quantum mechanics suggest reality isn't as solid as we think it is, but physicist David Bohm had a spin on the theory that restores reality. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan explores how we could test Bohmian mechanics – and if it will ever become more widely accepted

content:
  The implications of quantum mechanics suggest reality isn't as solid as we think it is, but physicist David Bohm had a spin on the theory that restores reality. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan explores how we could test Bohmian mechanics – and if it will ever become more widely accepted

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524665-an-unorthodox-version-of-quantum-theory-could-reveal-what-reality-is/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: 'Green' cryptocurrency uses 18 times more energy than makers claim
slug: green-cryptocurrency-uses-18-times-more-energy-than-makers-claim-69fc3ca9b45fd
pub_date: 2026-04-30 18:00:45
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A cryptocurrency that aims to avoid the disastrous energy consumption of bitcoin is actually using 18 times more energy than its makers claim – but it promises improvements are on the way

content:
  A cryptocurrency that aims to avoid the disastrous energy consumption of bitcoin is actually using 18 times more energy than its makers claim – but it promises improvements are on the way

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523912-green-cryptocurrency-uses-18-times-more-energy-than-makers-claim/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Your oral microbiome could affect your weight, liver and diabetes risk
slug: your-oral-microbiome-could-affect-your-weight-liver-and-diabetes-risk-69fc3ca9b8a1b
pub_date: 2026-04-30 17:00:53
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened for via a simple mouth swab

content:
  An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened for via a simple mouth swab

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524866-your-oral-microbiome-could-affect-your-weight-liver-and-diabetes-risk/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Human heads have changed shape a lot in the past 100 years
slug: human-heads-have-changed-shape-a-lot-in-the-past-100-years-69fc3ca9bca99
pub_date: 2026-04-30 15:00:54
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Since the early 20th century, people’s skulls have got rounder and their jaws have got wider, probably because of changes in health, diet and environment

content:
  Since the early 20th century, people’s skulls have got rounder and their jaws have got wider, probably because of changes in health, diet and environment

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524895-human-heads-have-changed-shape-a-lot-in-the-past-100-years/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Doubts cast over 'wild' claim that magnetic control can turn on genes
slug: doubts-cast-over-wild-claim-that-magnetic-control-can-turn-on-genes-69fc3ca9c1376
pub_date: 2026-04-30 12:00:48
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Researchers in South Korea say they have made a major advance by turning on genes with an electromagnetic signal, but critics say the claims are implausible and the paper is flawed

content:
  Researchers in South Korea say they have made a major advance by turning on genes with an electromagnetic signal, but critics say the claims are implausible and the paper is flawed

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524432-doubts-cast-over-wild-claim-that-magnetic-control-can-turn-on-genes/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The best new science fiction books of May 2026
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pub_date: 2026-04-30 12:00:43
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  New science fiction from big names including Ann Leckie, Alan Moore and Martha Wells are just some of the exciting crop of titles out this month

content:
  New science fiction from big names including Ann Leckie, Alan Moore and Martha Wells are just some of the exciting crop of titles out this month

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524887-the-best-new-science-fiction-books-of-may-2026/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The rich but complicated legacy of genome pioneer Craig Venter
slug: the-rich-but-complicated-legacy-of-genome-pioneer-craig-venter-69fc3ca9ca3b5
pub_date: 2026-04-30 11:54:04
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Craig Venter has died aged 79. He was at the forefront of sequencing the human genome and of synthetic biology, but divided opinion in how he went about it

content:
  Craig Venter has died aged 79. He was at the forefront of sequencing the human genome and of synthetic biology, but divided opinion in how he went about it

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524928-the-rich-but-complicated-legacy-of-genome-pioneer-craig-venter/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: We have figured out a new way to send messages into the past
slug: we-have-figured-out-a-new-way-to-send-messages-into-the-past-69fc3ca9cea6a
pub_date: 2026-04-30 10:00:05
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A technique inspired by the film Interstellar suggests a new way of communicating backwards in time, but it could help improve conventional communication systems as well

content:
  A technique inspired by the film Interstellar suggests a new way of communicating backwards in time, but it could help improve conventional communication systems as well

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524371-we-have-figured-out-a-new-way-to-send-messages-into-the-past/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Our verdict on Red Mars: Mostly great, with a few quibbles
slug: our-verdict-on-red-mars-mostly-great-with-a-few-quibbles-69fc3ca9d29fe
pub_date: 2026-04-29 18:00:46
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  The New Scientist Book Club read Kim Stanley Robinson's acclaimed science fiction story about the first settlers on Mars in April – and had a lot to say about it

content:
  The New Scientist Book Club read Kim Stanley Robinson's acclaimed science fiction story about the first settlers on Mars in April – and had a lot to say about it

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524419-our-verdict-on-red-mars-mostly-great-with-a-few-quibbles/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Thought-provoking photographs capture what it feels like to have ADHD
slug: thought-provoking-photographs-capture-what-it-feels-like-to-have-adhd-69fc3ca9d729b
pub_date: 2026-04-29 18:00:07
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  These unusual images were created by visual artist Daniel Regan by submerging Polaroid photographs in his ADHD medication, to represent his experiences with the condition through art

content:
  These unusual images were created by visual artist Daniel Regan by submerging Polaroid photographs in his ADHD medication, to represent his experiences with the condition through art

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523950-thought-provoking-photographs-capture-what-it-feels-like-to-have-adhd/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Is an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg – or any boss – a good plan?
slug: is-an-ai-version-of-mark-zuckerberg-or-any-boss-a-good-plan-69fc3ca9db5ce
pub_date: 2026-04-29 18:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Feedback has learned that, according to reports, Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff. Feedback hopes this doesn't become a trend

content:
  Feedback has learned that, according to reports, Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff. Feedback hopes this doesn't become a trend

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035932-100-is-an-ai-version-of-mark-zuckerberg-or-any-boss-a-good-plan/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Ann Leckie continues to shine with new sci-fi novel Radiant Star
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pub_date: 2026-04-29 18:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Set on a planet whose population lives underground, Radiant Star is Ann Leckie's latest Radch-universe novel. Its rich characterisation and meticulous world-building shine through, says our science-fiction columnist Emily H. Wilson

content:
  Set on a planet whose population lives underground, Radiant Star is Ann Leckie's latest Radch-universe novel. Its rich characterisation and meticulous world-building shine through, says our science-fiction columnist Emily H. Wilson

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035931-800-ann-leckie-continues-to-shine-with-new-sci-fi-novel-radiant-star/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Simple treatment tweak drastically reduces blood loss from severe cuts
slug: simple-treatment-tweak-drastically-reduces-blood-loss-from-severe-cuts-69fc3ca9e3e4f
pub_date: 2026-04-29 16:25:02
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A procedure that could be done in half an hour, and prepared ahead of time, could seriously reduce blood loss from severe wounds, such as during surgery

content:
  A procedure that could be done in half an hour, and prepared ahead of time, could seriously reduce blood loss from severe wounds, such as during surgery

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524800-simple-treatment-tweak-drastically-reduces-blood-loss-from-severe-cuts/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Weird 'transdimensional' state of matter is neither 2D nor 3D
slug: weird-transdimensional-state-of-matter-is-neither-2d-nor-3d-69fc3ca9e818d
pub_date: 2026-04-29 16:00:37
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  An experiment with a carbon material in a magnetic field has revealed a novel way for electrons to move, which doesn't fully belong in two or three spatial dimensions

content:
  An experiment with a carbon material in a magnetic field has revealed a novel way for electrons to move, which doesn't fully belong in two or three spatial dimensions

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524690-weird-transdimensional-state-of-matter-is-neither-2d-nor-3d/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought
slug: why-dinosaurs-lived-much-more-complex-lives-than-we-thought-69fc3ca9ec2ee
pub_date: 2026-04-29 16:00:22
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  A wave of dinosaur discoveries over the past decade has completely reshaped our understanding of these long-extinct animals. Palaeontologist Dave Hone spills the secrets of how dinosaurs lived, from how social they were to how much they really fought 

content:
  A wave of dinosaur discoveries over the past decade has completely reshaped our understanding of these long-extinct animals. Palaeontologist Dave Hone spills the secrets of how dinosaurs lived, from how social they were to how much they really fought 

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522448-why-dinosaurs-lived-much-more-complex-lives-than-we-thought/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The chips in your phone are probably broken – and that's a good thing
slug: the-chips-in-your-phone-are-probably-broken-and-thats-a-good-thing-69fc3ca9f06fa
pub_date: 2026-04-29 14:00:50
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:01
description:
  Reports suggest that Apple is using defective chips originally destined for high-end devices to create its latest affordable laptop. Reusing partially broken chips is common practice for all device makers and produces less waste

content:
  Reports suggest that Apple is using defective chips originally destined for high-end devices to create its latest affordable laptop. Reusing partially broken chips is common practice for all device makers and produces less waste

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523909-the-chips-in-your-phone-are-probably-broken-and-thats-a-good-thing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Scorpions reinforce their claws and stingers with metals
slug: scorpions-reinforce-their-claws-and-stingers-with-metals-69fc3caa0094e
pub_date: 2026-04-29 12:18:32
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Many scorpion species use blends of iron, zinc and manganese to enhance the toughness of their deadly weaponry

content:
  Many scorpion species use blends of iron, zinc and manganese to enhance the toughness of their deadly weaponry

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524699-scorpions-reinforce-their-claws-and-stingers-with-metals/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe
slug: extreme-weather-in-2025-drove-record-wildfire-emissions-in-europe-69fc3caa04e9b
pub_date: 2026-04-29 10:53:56
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot spell that hit 30°C inside the Arctic circle

content:
  Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot spell that hit 30°C inside the Arctic circle

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524648-extreme-weather-in-2025-drove-record-wildfire-emissions-in-europe/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Cancer is increasing in young people and we still don't know why
slug: cancer-is-increasing-in-young-people-and-we-still-dont-know-why-69fc3caa08de9
pub_date: 2026-04-28 23:30:36
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Obesity might be to blame for part of the increase in cancer among young people, a study in the UK has found, but the causes largely remain a mystery

content:
  Obesity might be to blame for part of the increase in cancer among young people, a study in the UK has found, but the causes largely remain a mystery

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524515-cancer-is-increasing-in-young-people-and-we-still-dont-know-why/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks
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pub_date: 2026-04-28 16:00:56
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease

content:
  People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524510-gamblers-are-betting-millions-of-dollars-on-measles-outbreaks/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Is consciousness more fundamental to reality than quantum physics?
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pub_date: 2026-04-28 16:00:05
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new kind of science is under construction that centres conscious experience – and might unravel the universe’s biggest mysteries

content:
  The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new kind of science is under construction that centres conscious experience – and might unravel the universe’s biggest mysteries

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523209-is-consciousness-more-fundamental-to-reality-than-quantum-physics/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Humanoid robots may be about to break the 100-metre sprint record
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pub_date: 2026-04-28 14:00:26
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the men's 100-metre sprint record. But why are companies so keen to create speedy robots that have no obvious application in homes or factories?

content:
  Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the men's 100-metre sprint record. But why are companies so keen to create speedy robots that have no obvious application in homes or factories?

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523906-humanoid-robots-may-be-about-to-break-the-100-metre-sprint-record/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: How I pay almost nothing to power my house and electric car
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pub_date: 2026-04-28 10:00:25
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has seen energy prices soar, but Alice Klein pays just A$25 (£13) a month for her electricity, even when charging an electric car or running an air conditioner.

content:
  The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has seen energy prices soar, but Alice Klein pays just A$25 (£13) a month for her electricity, even when charging an electric car or running an air conditioner.

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524387-how-i-pay-almost-nothing-to-power-my-house-and-electric-car/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: We may finally have a cure for many different autoimmune conditions
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pub_date: 2026-04-28 09:00:02
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A revolutionary cancer treatment is now being applied to a wide range of autoimmune disorders. Columnist Michael Le Page finds it is proving to be even more effective than expected

content:
  A revolutionary cancer treatment is now being applied to a wide range of autoimmune disorders. Columnist Michael Le Page finds it is proving to be even more effective than expected

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524382-we-may-finally-have-a-cure-for-many-different-autoimmune-conditions/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Coral reefs on a remote archipelago shrugged off a massive heatwave
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pub_date: 2026-04-27 16:00:58
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Scientists were shocked to find that the Houtman Abrolhos Islands’ coral reefs survived a prolonged extreme heatwave in 2025 virtually unharmed, which may reveal how to protect corals elsewhere

content:
  Scientists were shocked to find that the Houtman Abrolhos Islands’ coral reefs survived a prolonged extreme heatwave in 2025 virtually unharmed, which may reveal how to protect corals elsewhere

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524399-coral-reefs-on-a-remote-archipelago-shrugged-off-a-massive-heatwave/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Why the keto diet could be a revolutionary way to treat mental illness
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pub_date: 2026-04-27 16:00:03
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  You may think of the high-fat, low-carb eating plan as a faddish way to lose weight. But the keto diet is now being used to tackle conditions from severe depression to bipolar disorder and anorexia, with transformative results

content:
  You may think of the high-fat, low-carb eating plan as a faddish way to lose weight. But the keto diet is now being used to tackle conditions from severe depression to bipolar disorder and anorexia, with transformative results

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523421-why-the-keto-diet-could-be-a-revolutionary-way-to-treat-mental-illness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Giant Arctic continent launched dinosaurs to world domination
slug: giant-arctic-continent-launched-dinosaurs-to-world-domination-69fc3caa2bbb9
pub_date: 2026-04-27 12:00:57
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Coincident with the rise of the dinosaurs, a large landmass filled most of the Arctic circle, potentially contributing to global cooling that advantaged the famous reptiles

content:
  Coincident with the rise of the dinosaurs, a large landmass filled most of the Arctic circle, potentially contributing to global cooling that advantaged the famous reptiles

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524366-giant-arctic-continent-launched-dinosaurs-to-world-domination/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: 10,000 new planets found hidden in NASA telescope data
slug: 10000-new-planets-found-hidden-in-nasa-telescope-data-69fc3caa2fd3e
pub_date: 2026-04-27 10:00:48
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has been searching for exoplanets since its launch in 2018, and it turns out it may have found plenty more of them than we had thought

content:
  NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has been searching for exoplanets since its launch in 2018, and it turns out it may have found plenty more of them than we had thought

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524305-10000-new-planets-found-hidden-in-nasa-telescope-data/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: How your heart rate variability can offer an insight into your mind
slug: how-your-heart-rate-variability-can-offer-an-insight-into-your-mind-69fc3caa33ed5
pub_date: 2026-04-27 09:00:42
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Smartwatches commonly use heart rate variability to monitor stress. Columnist Helen Thomson explores what this metric actually tells us, and whether it could also predict and diagnose depression – and help improve your mental health more generally

content:
  Smartwatches commonly use heart rate variability to monitor stress. Columnist Helen Thomson explores what this metric actually tells us, and whether it could also predict and diagnose depression – and help improve your mental health more generally

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524174-how-your-heart-rate-variability-can-offer-an-insight-into-your-mind/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: 100-year-old assumption about the universe may soon be overturned
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pub_date: 2026-04-27 07:00:31
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Physicists have long assumed that the universe is uniform at very large scales, but evidence is emerging this is wrong and suggests a way to resolve some of the biggest cosmological mysteries

content:
  Physicists have long assumed that the universe is uniform at very large scales, but evidence is emerging this is wrong and suggests a way to resolve some of the biggest cosmological mysteries

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524208-100-year-old-assumption-about-the-universe-may-soon-be-overturned/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Gravity's strength measured more reliably than ever before
slug: gravitys-strength-measured-more-reliably-than-ever-before-69fc3caa3cf17
pub_date: 2026-04-24 18:00:34
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Measuring the strength of gravity is extraordinarily difficult, and different experiments have always disagreed – but a new test is paving the way to finally understanding nature’s most enigmatic force

content:
  Measuring the strength of gravity is extraordinarily difficult, and different experiments have always disagreed – but a new test is paving the way to finally understanding nature’s most enigmatic force

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524194-gravitys-strength-measured-more-reliably-than-ever-before/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Symptoms of early dementia reversed by bespoke treatment plans
slug: symptoms-of-early-dementia-reversed-by-bespoke-treatment-plans-69fc3caa411e5
pub_date: 2026-04-24 12:33:58
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  People with cognitive decline or early-stage dementia saw their symptoms improve when given bespoke treatment plans that targeted their personal nutritional deficiencies, ongoing infections and environmental exposures

content:
  People with cognitive decline or early-stage dementia saw their symptoms improve when given bespoke treatment plans that targeted their personal nutritional deficiencies, ongoing infections and environmental exposures

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524198-symptoms-of-early-dementia-reversed-by-bespoke-treatment-plans/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: QBox theory may offer glimpse of reality deeper than quantum realm
slug: qbox-theory-may-offer-glimpse-of-reality-deeper-than-quantum-realm-69fc3caa456b2
pub_date: 2026-04-24 10:00:12
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Physicists have long suspected that there is a layer of physical reality beneath quantum theory and a new mathematical model unveils just how strange it might be

content:
  Physicists have long suspected that there is a layer of physical reality beneath quantum theory and a new mathematical model unveils just how strange it might be

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524032-qbox-theory-may-offer-glimpse-of-reality-deeper-than-quantum-realm/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Is stem cell therapy about to transform medicine and reverse ageing?
slug: is-stem-cell-therapy-about-to-transform-medicine-and-reverse-ageing-69fc3caa4a660
pub_date: 2026-04-24 09:00:12
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A clinical trial to reverse age-related vision conditions using stem cell treatment could finally deliver on the promise of a major discovery in ageing and regeneration made 20 years ago, says columnist Graham Lawton

content:
  A clinical trial to reverse age-related vision conditions using stem cell treatment could finally deliver on the promise of a major discovery in ageing and regeneration made 20 years ago, says columnist Graham Lawton

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524182-is-stem-cell-therapy-about-to-transform-medicine-and-reverse-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Largest-ever octopus was great white shark of invertebrate predators
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pub_date: 2026-04-23 19:00:12
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  During the Cretaceous, 19-metre-long predatory octopuses swam the seas, and evidence from their fossilised remains suggest they may have been highly intelligent hunters

content:
  During the Cretaceous, 19-metre-long predatory octopuses swam the seas, and evidence from their fossilised remains suggest they may have been highly intelligent hunters

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524049-largest-ever-octopus-was-great-white-shark-of-invertebrate-predators/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Do you need to worry about Mythos, Anthropic's computer-hacking AI?
slug: do-you-need-to-worry-about-mythos-anthropics-computer-hacking-ai-69fc3caa52ce5
pub_date: 2026-04-23 18:00:34
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A powerful AI kept from public access because of its ability to hack computers with impunity is making headlines around the world. But what is Mythos, does it really represent a risk and might it even be used to improve cybersecurity?

content:
  A powerful AI kept from public access because of its ability to hack computers with impunity is making headlines around the world. But what is Mythos, does it really represent a risk and might it even be used to improve cybersecurity?

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524008-do-you-need-to-worry-about-mythos-anthropics-computer-hacking-ai/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Catching a cold can delay cancer from spreading to the lungs
slug: catching-a-cold-can-delay-cancer-from-spreading-to-the-lungs-69fc3caa56dc0
pub_date: 2026-04-23 17:00:20
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Infecting mice with RSV, a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, prevented breast cancer cells from reaching their lungs. This was due to the release of proteins that stop viruses from replicating in the lungs also making it harder for cancer cells to seed new tumours

content:
  Infecting mice with RSV, a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, prevented breast cancer cells from reaching their lungs. This was due to the release of proteins that stop viruses from replicating in the lungs also making it harder for cancer cells to seed new tumours

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524114-catching-a-cold-can-delay-cancer-from-spreading-to-the-lungs/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Huge study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
slug: huge-study-reveals-how-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-multiple-sclerosis-69fc3caa5b2cd
pub_date: 2026-04-23 16:00:39
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis

content:
  The Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2524077-huge-study-reveals-how-epstein-barr-virus-may-cause-multiple-sclerosis/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal
slug: striking-photo-essay-examines-deadly-spread-of-dengue-fever-in-nepal-69fc3caa5f340
pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:48
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Photographer Yuri Segalerba explores how dengue has spread to Nepal's Himalayan districts, and how locals are fighting back

content:
  Photographer Yuri Segalerba explores how dengue has spread to Nepal's Himalayan districts, and how locals are fighting back

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523223-striking-photo-essay-examines-deadly-spread-of-dengue-fever-in-nepal/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: 98 per cent of meat and dairy sustainability pledges are greenwashing
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pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:42
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The food industry has made big promises to reduce emissions and become more sustainable, but a review concludes that many of the pledges are not backed up by evidence

content:
  The food industry has made big promises to reduce emissions and become more sustainable, but a review concludes that many of the pledges are not backed up by evidence

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523798-98-per-cent-of-meat-and-dairy-sustainability-pledges-are-greenwashing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: New Scientist recommends Jeff Beal’s New York Études, Vol. II
slug: new-scientist-recommends-jeff-beals-new-york-etudes-vol-ii-69fc3caa67cf5
description: The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
content: The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:29
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522539-new-scientist-recommends-jeff-beals-new-york-etudes-vol-ii/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Can you slow ageing with your diet? A new book gives it a go
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pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Discovering he is getting old before his time, David Cox tries to lower his biological age by changing his diet in a helpful new book, The Age Code, says Graham Lawton

content:
  Discovering he is getting old before his time, David Cox tries to lower his biological age by changing his diet in a helpful new book, The Age Code, says Graham Lawton

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035920-200-can-you-slow-ageing-with-your-diet-a-new-book-gives-it-a-go/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Why your opinion of used electric vehicles is probably wrong
slug: why-your-opinion-of-used-electric-vehicles-is-probably-wrong-69fc3caa709e1
pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The idea that EV batteries age poorly is a misconception – and a new report has found they often outlive the cars themselves

content:
  The idea that EV batteries age poorly is a misconception – and a new report has found they often outlive the cars themselves

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035922-600-why-your-opinion-of-used-electric-vehicles-is-probably-wrong/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: This mesmerising Cornish time-travel film is not to be missed
slug: this-mesmerising-cornish-time-travel-film-is-not-to-be-missed-69fc3caa749f9
pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A seaside town is devastated when a small fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, disappears at sea. Thirty years later, the boat reappears in the harbour and sets off a moving story, says Bethan Ackerley

content:
  A seaside town is devastated when a small fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, disappears at sea. Thirty years later, the boat reappears in the harbour and sets off a moving story, says Bethan Ackerley

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035922-300-this-mesmerising-cornish-time-travel-film-is-not-to-be-missed/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: How many dachshunds would it take to get to the moon?
slug: how-many-dachshunds-would-it-take-to-get-to-the-moon-69fc3caa7894f
pub_date: 2026-04-22 18:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Feedback, always on the hunt for absurd units of measurement, is delighted by recent attempts to convey the 406,771 kilometres that the Artemis II crew travelled from Earth

content:
  Feedback, always on the hunt for absurd units of measurement, is delighted by recent attempts to convey the 406,771 kilometres that the Artemis II crew travelled from Earth

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg27035922-500-how-many-dachshunds-would-it-take-to-get-to-the-moon/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: We need more radioactive drugs. Can we make them from nuclear waste?
slug: we-need-more-radioactive-drugs-can-we-make-them-from-nuclear-waste-69fc3caa7caa8
pub_date: 2026-04-22 16:00:58
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms. That's why companies are scrambling to refine them from all manner of radioactive waste

content:
  The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms. That's why companies are scrambling to refine them from all manner of radioactive waste

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2521854-we-need-more-radioactive-drugs-can-we-make-them-from-nuclear-waste/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Table tennis-playing robot on track to becoming world champion
slug: table-tennis-playing-robot-on-track-to-becoming-world-champion-69fc3caa855a1
description: A robot built by Sony AI is rapidly learning how to beat the world's very best table tennis players
content: A robot built by Sony AI is rapidly learning how to beat the world's very best table tennis players
pub_date: 2026-04-22 16:00:19
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523918-table-tennis-playing-robot-on-track-to-becoming-world-champion/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Exercise advice for long covid may be doing more harm than good
slug: exercise-advice-for-long-covid-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good-69fc3caa89e44
pub_date: 2026-04-22 14:23:29
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Exercise has been touted as a tool for managing and treating long covid, but much of the evidence has neglected one of its most debilitating symptoms: post-exertional malaise

content:
  Exercise has been touted as a tool for managing and treating long covid, but much of the evidence has neglected one of its most debilitating symptoms: post-exertional malaise

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523882-exercise-advice-for-long-covid-may-be-doing-more-harm-than-good/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Fermat's Last Theorem: still a must-read about a 350-year maths secret
slug: fermats-last-theorem-still-a-must-read-about-a-350-year-maths-secret-69fc3caa8e46b
pub_date: 2026-04-22 12:00:36
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Simon Singh's exploration of mathematical proof – in particular Pierre de Fermat's last theorem – remains an absolute treasure, almost three decades after it was first published

content:
  Simon Singh's exploration of mathematical proof – in particular Pierre de Fermat's last theorem – remains an absolute treasure, almost three decades after it was first published

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523771-fermats-last-theorem-still-a-must-read-about-a-350-year-maths-secret/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: If a bird flu pandemic starts, we may have an mRNA vaccine ready
slug: if-a-bird-flu-pandemic-starts-we-may-have-an-mrna-vaccine-ready-69fc3caa92c4b
pub_date: 2026-04-22 00:01:21
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A final-stage trial has started of an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu strain infecting many animals – and occasionally people – worldwide

content:
  A final-stage trial has started of an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu strain infecting many animals – and occasionally people – worldwide

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523838-if-a-bird-flu-pandemic-starts-we-may-have-an-mrna-vaccine-ready/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Titan’s strange plains may be explained by unusual weather
slug: titans-strange-plains-may-be-explained-by-unusual-weather-69fc3caa97045
pub_date: 2026-04-21 17:00:44
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Most of Titan’s surface is oddly flat and smooth, and it may be because it is coated by as much as a metre of fluffy organic material that snowed down from the icy moon’s thick atmosphere

content:
  Most of Titan’s surface is oddly flat and smooth, and it may be because it is coated by as much as a metre of fluffy organic material that snowed down from the icy moon’s thick atmosphere

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523722-titans-strange-plains-may-be-explained-by-unusual-weather/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The monstrous number sequences that break the rules of mathematics
slug: the-monstrous-number-sequences-that-break-the-rules-of-mathematics-69fc3caa9b675
pub_date: 2026-04-21 16:00:07
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Some seemingly simple sequences of multiplication and addition grow so quickly that they question the very foundations of mathematics. In doing so, they demand a whole new level of logic

content:
  Some seemingly simple sequences of multiplication and addition grow so quickly that they question the very foundations of mathematics. In doing so, they demand a whole new level of logic

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2521354-the-monstrous-number-sequences-that-break-the-rules-of-mathematics/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Game theory explains why the US's goals in Iran keep changing
slug: game-theory-explains-why-the-uss-goals-in-iran-keep-changing-69fc3caa9fc06
pub_date: 2026-04-21 14:57:39
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The ongoing conflict around the Strait of Hormuz has become a situation in game theory known as a war of attrition. The maths behind it can help explain what's going on, says Petros Sekeris

content:
  The ongoing conflict around the Strait of Hormuz has become a situation in game theory known as a war of attrition. The maths behind it can help explain what's going on, says Petros Sekeris

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523786-game-theory-explains-why-the-uss-goals-in-iran-keep-changing/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Diamonds are surprisingly elastic when you make them tiny
slug: diamonds-are-surprisingly-elastic-when-you-make-them-tiny-69fc3caaa418c
pub_date: 2026-04-20 21:00:37
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Experiment with nanodiamonds reveals that they are less rigid than other diamonds, adding to our understanding of how they could be used in new technologies

content:
  Experiment with nanodiamonds reveals that they are less rigid than other diamonds, adding to our understanding of how they could be used in new technologies

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523607-diamonds-are-surprisingly-elastic-when-you-make-them-tiny/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: A whole new way to prevent death from sepsis shows promise
slug: a-whole-new-way-to-prevent-death-from-sepsis-shows-promise-69fc3caaa8987
pub_date: 2026-04-20 18:00:05
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Filtering a protein that may cause sepsis out from the blood has shown promising signs for improving survival

content:
  Filtering a protein that may cause sepsis out from the blood has shown promising signs for improving survival

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523669-a-whole-new-way-to-prevent-death-from-sepsis-shows-promise/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male
slug: parrot-uses-his-broken-beak-to-become-a-dominant-male-69fc3caaad010
pub_date: 2026-04-20 16:00:13
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  An injured kea with just half a beak has used what's left as a weapon that gives him dominance over a captive colony of the birds

content:
  An injured kea with just half a beak has used what's left as a weapon that gives him dominance over a captive colony of the birds

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523471-parrot-uses-his-broken-beak-to-become-a-dominant-male/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Can we ‘vaccinate’ ourselves against stress?
slug: can-we-vaccinate-ourselves-against-stress-69fc3caab1682
pub_date: 2026-04-20 14:00:59
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A traditional vaccine primes the immune system to build better defences. Researchers think we can do something similar to increase our resilience to the pressures and worries of life

content:
  A traditional vaccine primes the immune system to build better defences. Researchers think we can do something similar to increase our resilience to the pressures and worries of life

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522501-can-we-vaccinate-ourselves-against-stress/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and happiness
slug: why-the-right-kind-of-stress-is-crucial-for-your-health-and-happiness-69fc3caab600a
pub_date: 2026-04-20 14:00:47
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can sharpen the mind and strengthen the body. Here’s how to find your perfect dose

content:
  Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can sharpen the mind and strengthen the body. Here’s how to find your perfect dose

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522362-why-the-right-kind-of-stress-is-crucial-for-your-health-and-happiness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Can you determine your personalised stress score?
slug: can-you-determine-your-personalised-stress-score-69fc3caab9e6b
pub_date: 2026-04-20 14:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  “I’m stressed” is a phrase that many of us use, but now there are ways to shed light on how stressed you actually are

content:
  “I’m stressed” is a phrase that many of us use, but now there are ways to shed light on how stressed you actually are

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522498-can-you-determine-your-personalised-stress-score/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: We might finally know how to use quantum computers to boost AI
slug: we-might-finally-know-how-to-use-quantum-computers-to-boost-ai-69fc3caabe427
pub_date: 2026-04-20 12:00:52
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Pushing against years of scepticism, an analysis suggests quantum computers may offer real advantages for running machine learning and similar algorithms in the near future

content:
  Pushing against years of scepticism, an analysis suggests quantum computers may offer real advantages for running machine learning and similar algorithms in the near future

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523443-we-might-finally-know-how-to-use-quantum-computers-to-boost-ai/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection
slug: brushing-your-teeth-in-hospital-could-prevent-catching-a-bad-infection-69fc3caac281c
pub_date: 2026-04-19 23:01:43
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay

content:
  Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523576-brushing-your-teeth-in-hospital-could-prevent-catching-a-bad-infection/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid
slug: electric-vehicle-owners-could-earn-thousands-by-supporting-power-grid-69fc3caac67d2
pub_date: 2026-04-17 18:00:54
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand peaks, but car companies disagree on the best way to do that

content:
  Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand peaks, but car companies disagree on the best way to do that

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523429-electric-vehicle-owners-could-earn-thousands-by-supporting-power-grid/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Why is it so hard to change your mind?
slug: why-is-it-so-hard-to-change-your-mind-69fc3caacab93
pub_date: 2026-04-17 09:00:34
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded has a host of benefits. Columnist David Robson finds there are a few simple ways to encourage yourself to withstand the discomfort that gets in the way of mental flexibility

content:
  Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded has a host of benefits. Columnist David Robson finds there are a few simple ways to encourage yourself to withstand the discomfort that gets in the way of mental flexibility

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522927-why-is-it-so-hard-to-change-your-mind/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The rise, the fall and the rebound of cyclic cosmology
slug: the-rise-the-fall-and-the-rebound-of-cyclic-cosmology-69fc3caacf152
pub_date: 2026-04-17 09:00:00
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Cyclic cosmology, or the big bounce, is the idea that the universe will eventually crunch back together and then go through another big bang. Columnist Leah Crane finds that, appropriately, it’s coming back

content:
  Cyclic cosmology, or the big bounce, is the idea that the universe will eventually crunch back together and then go through another big bang. Columnist Leah Crane finds that, appropriately, it’s coming back

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2523213-the-rise-the-fall-and-the-rebound-of-cyclic-cosmology/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: New Scientist recommends Jamie Bartlett's insightful How to Talk to AI
slug: new-scientist-recommends-jamie-bartletts-insightful-how-to-talk-to-ai-69fc3caad3976
description: The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
content: The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
pub_date: 2026-04-15 18:00:38
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522729-new-scientist-recommends-jamie-bartletts-insightful-how-to-talk-to-ai/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Werner Herzog searches for ghost elephants in stunning new documentary
slug: werner-herzog-searches-for-ghost-elephants-in-stunning-new-documentary-69fc3caad7ff2
pub_date: 2026-04-15 18:00:19
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  A film about the quest for “ghost elephants” is as much about not knowing and asking the right questions as about exploration, finds Davide Abbatescianni

content:
  A film about the quest for “ghost elephants” is as much about not knowing and asking the right questions as about exploration, finds Davide Abbatescianni

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522722-werner-herzog-searches-for-ghost-elephants-in-stunning-new-documentary/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: The biggest threat to Chernobyl is no longer radiation
slug: the-biggest-threat-to-chernobyl-is-no-longer-radiation-69fc3caadc7af
pub_date: 2026-04-15 18:00:11
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Forty years after the world’s biggest nuclear disaster, the safety of Chernobyl hangs in the balance – though not because of the radiation risk

content:
  Forty years after the world’s biggest nuclear disaster, the safety of Chernobyl hangs in the balance – though not because of the radiation risk

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522972-the-biggest-threat-to-chernobyl-is-no-longer-radiation/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet?
slug: beef-is-making-a-comeback-does-it-fit-into-a-healthy-diet-69fc3caae0e6a
pub_date: 2026-04-14 18:41:02
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as part of an optimum diet. So, how much beef should we really be eating, and how does it impact our well-being?

content:
  The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as part of an optimum diet. So, how much beef should we really be eating, and how does it impact our well-being?

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2522111-beef-is-making-a-comeback-does-it-fit-into-a-healthy-diet/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness
slug: how-autoimmune-conditions-can-unexpectedly-drive-mental-illness-69fc3caae5440
pub_date: 2026-04-14 16:00:08
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD, prompting a revolution in how we think about mental health conditions

content:
  Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD, prompting a revolution in how we think about mental health conditions

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2521774-how-autoimmune-conditions-can-unexpectedly-drive-mental-illness/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


title: Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl, 40 years after nuclear disaster
slug: exclusive-report-inside-chernobyl-40-years-after-nuclear-disaster-69fc3caae92c7
pub_date: 2026-04-13 14:00:01
created_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
updated_at: 2026-05-07 07:18:02
description:
  New Scientist reporter Matthew Sparkes secured unrivalled access to Chernobyl's most crucial scientific sites, where researchers are fighting to protect the area and ensure it remains safe amid the constant threat of attack from Russia

content:
  New Scientist reporter Matthew Sparkes secured unrivalled access to Chernobyl's most crucial scientific sites, where researchers are fighting to protect the area and ensure it remains safe amid the constant threat of attack from Russia

link:
  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2520367-exclusive-report-inside-chernobyl-40-years-after-nuclear-disaster/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&amp;utm_source=NSNS&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_content=home


