We've figured out how our brains sort imagination from reality 05. June 2025 (18:00) Two brain regions seem to work together to determine whether we are seeing something real, or merely a product of our imaginations - and understanding them further may help treat visual hallucinations(New Scientist)
Ancient humans evolved to be better teachers as technology advanced 05. June 2025 (13:30) As our ancestors developed more advanced tools and cultural practices, they also developed new ways of explaining concepts to others – culminating in the emergence of complex language(New Scientist)
The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan 05. June 2025 (10:00) A 500-page proof that only a handful of people in the world claim to understand kicked off a saga unlike anything else in the history of mathematics – and now there’s a new twist to the story, says Jacob Aron(New Scientist)
Is ADHD on the rise? No – but that answer doesn't tell the whole story 05. June 2025 (02:01) Despite reports of a recent surge in ADHD, a global analysis has found no reliable evidence of an increase in the number of children diagnosed with the condition since 2020(New Scientist)
Why avoiding a sixth mass extinction is easier than it sounds 04. June 2025 (20:00) Putting an end to a mass extinction sounds like an impossible task, but some researchers argue that doing so would be setting our ambitions too low(New Scientist)
Why nobody is neurodiverse and nobody is neurotypical 04. June 2025 (20:00) Being accurate in the language we use to describe conditions like ADHD matters, and can lead to better outcomes for those affected. The words we choose to use are important, say Alex Conner and James Brown, hosts of podcast The ADHD Adults(New Scientist)
Could undersea living be the future as sea levels rise? 04. June 2025 (20:00) In this latest instalment of Future Chronicles, an imagined history of future inventions, we journey to 2035, when undersea living became a reality. Rowan Hooper tells us how it happened(New Scientist)
