We’ve found an unexpected structure in the solar system’s Kuiper belt 19. November 2025 (21:00) A newly discovered cluster of objects called the “inner kernel” of the Kuiper belt could teach us about the early history of the solar system – including the movement of Neptune(New Scientist)
Mosquito proboscis repurposed as a fine nozzle for 3D printing 19. November 2025 (20:00) When engineers struggled to make 3D printer nozzles narrow enough for their needs, they turned to nature and found the proboscis of a female mosquito had exactly the properties they needed(New Scientist)
Who finds dad jokes funniest? The answer might not astonish you 19. November 2025 (19:00) Feedback is delighted to discover that two academics have taken a scholarly interest in dad jokes, but is unsurprised by their key finding: the people who most enjoy dad jokes are dads(New Scientist)
Cars are getting bigger. This is a problem for us and for the planet 19. November 2025 (19:00) Sport utility vehicles and other larger cars are becoming more and more common, and this is dangerous for our health in many ways. But we have ways to counter "carspreading", says Anthony Laverty(New Scientist)
Imagining a future where smart glasses allow 'AI slop' to be avoided 19. November 2025 (19:00) In the latest in our imagined history of inventions yet to come, Future Chronicles columnist Rowan Hooper reveals how an ingenious way to avoid being swamped by AI content was invented in the late 2020s(New Scientist)
A fascinatingly grisly guide to replacing and repairing body parts 19. November 2025 (19:00) Mary Roach's new book Replaceable You explores what we do when bits of our bodies break down or need switching out. It makes for a brilliant read – just beware the gory details, warns Carissa Wong(New Scientist)
