Digital ID cards could be a disaster in the UK and beyond 15. October 2025 (20:00) The British government isn't the only one looking to introduce digital ID cards. There is so much to worry about here, not least the threat of hacks, says Annalee Newitz(New Scientist)
Is it really likely that humans will go extinct in exactly 314 years? 15. October 2025 (20:00) Feedback isn't entirely convinced by a new piece of research that claims by 2339 "there will be no humans", even though the authors used three methods to make their calculation(New Scientist)
A purrfect guide to cats and our complex relationship with them 15. October 2025 (20:00) Our bond with cats – which has seen them go from hunter to house pet – may be more diverse than with any other animal. And Jerry D. Moore's Cat Tales: A history rounds up the lot, says Bethan Ackerley(New Scientist)
Can chilli powder really stop animals from digging up your garden? 15. October 2025 (20:00) Chilli powder is touted as a cheap, easy, safe option to protect your garden from foxes and squirrels. James Wong casts a scientific eye on this popular remedy(New Scientist)
If you love AI, you'll love Ken Liu's new cyberpunk thriller 15. October 2025 (20:00) In Ken Liu's All That We See or Seem, a once-famous hacker must find a missing dream-weaver. One for AI fans, but it didn't quite work for Emily H. Wilson(New Scientist)
The 30-year fight over how many numbers we need to describe reality 15. October 2025 (18:00) In 1992, three physicists began an argument about how many numbers we need to fully describe the universe. Their surprisingly long-running quarrel takes us to the heart of what’s truly real(New Scientist)
CO2 levels in Earth's atmosphere jumped by a record amount in 2024 15. October 2025 (17:25) The global average concentration of CO2 surged by 3.5 parts per million to reach 423.9 ppm last year, fuelling worries that the planet’s ability to soak up excess carbon is weakening(New Scientist)
