The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health 20. October 2025 (16:00) It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in everything from preventing dementia to fighting cancer(New Scientist)
Eye implant and high-tech glasses restore vision lost to age 20. October 2025 (15:00) Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss, with existing treatments only able to slow its progression. But now an implant in the back of the eye and a pair of high-tech glasses have enabled people with the condition to read again(New Scientist)
Hand-powered device disinfects drinking water with nanoparticles 20. October 2025 (12:31) Turning the crank on a simple device filled with nanoparticles can remove serious pathogens from water in seconds, making it suitable for areas without electricity(New Scientist)
Neanderthal-human hybrids may have been scourged by a genetic mismatch 20. October 2025 (11:00) When Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, a genetic variation affecting red blood cells may have hindered reproduction in women who were hybrids, and this might have played a part in Neanderthals’ demise(New Scientist)
mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival 19. October 2025 (15:45) An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives(New Scientist)
‘Nightmare’ calculation may be too tricky for even quantum computers 17. October 2025 (22:01) Quantum computers hold great potential for solving many problems more quickly or efficiently than conventional computers, but researchers are starting to identify where they could falter(New Scientist)
We can use ordinary sugar in the search for dark matter 17. October 2025 (17:59) Physicists have tried so many different ways to find dark matter, but none has been successful. Now an unexpected contender has entered the arena - ordinary table sugar.(New Scientist)
