Embryos made without sperm or eggs reveal why many pregnancies fail 27. May 2026 (18:00) Embryo organoids made from stem cells are enabling scientists to recreate early pregnancy in the lab, unlocking treatments for infertility, miscarriage and pre-eclampsia(New Scientist)
How a radical new view of life could reveal its origin – and aliens 26. May 2026 (18:00) We've been looking at nature the wrong way, argues Rowan Hooper. If we stop focusing on the individual, we get a whole new picture of how life on Earth – and elsewhere – may have begun(New Scientist)
Earliest use of anaesthetics uncovered in Chinese doctor’s tomb 26. May 2026 (13:24) Residues on medical equipment reveal that physicians in China over 600 years ago used aconitine, a highly toxic plant chemical, to alleviate pain during surgical procedures(New Scientist)
