We’re about to unlock the secrets of ancient human brains 28. May 2025 (21:00) For the first time, we have a method for extracting proteins from preserved soft tissues like brains – which could be a treasure trove of evolutionary information(New Scientist)
Massive glacier collapse triggers landslide that buries Swiss village 28. May 2025 (20:08) Villagers in Blatten, Switzerland, were evacuated earlier this month after authorities warned a nearby glacier was on the brink of collapse – one of many becoming less stable as global temperature rise(New Scientist)
Is this book the ultimate guide for getting babies to sleep? Sort of 28. May 2025 (20:00) Helen Ball's How Babies Sleep draws on anthropology and biology to help babies (and their parents) get a better night's sleep. It has some fascinating insights, but is somewhat impractical(New Scientist)
Guess who brought back Agatha Christie as an AI clone 28. May 2025 (20:00) Feedback was surprised to learn that the late, great queen of crime fiction is presenting a creative writing course, and wonders if there aren't enough living authors around to impart their wisdom(New Scientist)
Storm clouds threaten a promised AI revolution in weather prediction 28. May 2025 (20:00) New AI models from tech giants are set to revolutionise weather prediction. But as our climate becomes more extreme, we need to ensure broad public access to their forecasts, says Annalee Newitz(New Scientist)
A rich new history of our obsession with extracting Earth's resources 28. May 2025 (20:00) Philip Marsden's book Under a Metal Sky is an engrossing look at how we have excavated key metals and rocks over the millennia. It's a story shot through with awe, power, greed and hubris(New Scientist)
How the new Murderbot TV series made me a reluctant convert 28. May 2025 (20:00) Murderbot fans will be thrilled to learn that the cyborg security unit that gains free will by hacking its governor module is now the star of a compelling adaptation. Bethan Ackerley has unexpectedly joined their ranks(New Scientist)
