What is vibe coding, should you be doing it, and does it matter? 27. March 2025 (11:55) The rise of large language models like ChatGPT that can churn out computer code has led to a new term - vibe coding - for people who create software by asking AI to do it for them(New Scientist)
Ancient wasp may have used its rear end to trap flies 27. March 2025 (02:00) Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years ago had trap-like abdomens that they may have used to immobilise other insects(New Scientist)
The Ozempic era is only just beginning 26. March 2025 (19:00) In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large(New Scientist)
A controversial book about human diversity shows how biology unites us 26. March 2025 (19:00) From race and IQ to sex and gender, Herman Pontzer's new book Adaptable is an ambitious and enjoyable exploration of how understanding ourselves better can help us bridge divides(New Scientist)
How toilet waste is being rebranded as a valuable resource 26. March 2025 (19:00) From useful nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to cellulose for construction, there is treasure to be mined in our sewage, says Graham Lawton(New Scientist)
Rats come one step closer to becoming snobby and pretentious 26. March 2025 (19:00) Feedback is pleased to discover the latest research into the wine-identifying abilities of rats, but feels the rodents still have a long way to go before they are truly obnoxious to be around(New Scientist)
In the city, anyone can be a naturalist-explorer 26. March 2025 (19:00) By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen(New Scientist)
Mike Berners-Lee's solution for the polycrisis may be just too hard 26. March 2025 (19:00) A Climate of Truth is a penetrating and enlightening analysis of the many crises we face. But it demands impossible standards of flawed human beings, finds Graham Lawton(New Scientist)
