How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel 22. May 2026 (11:00) Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation(New Scientist)
Epic dreaming is leaving people exhausted and distressed 21. May 2026 (17:00) Some people experience vivid, incessant dreams that leave them feeling exhausted the next day, with researchers calling for this "epic dreaming" to be classed as a sleep disorder(New Scientist)
Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years 21. May 2026 (14:00) Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment(New Scientist)