Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet? 14. April 2026 (20:41) The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as part of an optimum diet. So, how much beef should we really be eating, and how does it impact our well-being?(New Scientist)
Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans? 14. April 2026 (20:24) The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist Michael Marshall details a surprising new hypothesis that suggests they may have come from us(New Scientist)
The stunning physics of Project Hail Mary go back to ancient China 14. April 2026 (19:34) How do you portray momentum in space accurately? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes a look at the origins of our understanding of motion, which runs from Isaac Newton back to the Zhou dynasty a millennia ago(New Scientist)
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness 14. April 2026 (18:00) Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD, prompting a revolution in how we think about mental health conditions(New Scientist)
Quantum computers could usher in a crisis worse than Y2K 14. April 2026 (16:00) The day when a quantum computer manages to break common encryption, or Q-Day, is fast approaching, and the world is not close to being ready(New Scientist)
From autism to migraines, birth order may have wide-reaching effects 14. April 2026 (14:00) A study of more than 10 million siblings suggests that firstborns are more likely to be autistic and have allergies, while conditions like migraine and shingles tend to affect their younger sibling(New Scientist)
A key solution to climate change isn't happening – and that's good 14. April 2026 (00:00) Removing CO2 from the atmosphere by capturing the carbon from burning biomass is supposed to save the planet, but it looks like the flagship project will never happen(New Scientist)
