A black hole fell into a star – then ate its way out again 13. October 2025 (14:00) Stars often fall into black holes, and now it seems the opposite can also occur, producing an extra long-lasting explosion as the star is consumed from within(New Scientist)
What makes a quantum computer good? 13. October 2025 (13:00) Claims that one quantum computer is better than another rest on terms like quantum advantage or quantum supremacy, fault-tolerance or qubits with better coherence – what does it all mean? Karmela Padavic-Callaghan sifts through the noise(New Scientist)
Physicists are uncovering when nature’s strongest force falters 10. October 2025 (18:50) The strong nuclear force may abruptly loosen its grip on the fundamental particles that make up matter at a special “critical point” – researchers are now getting a clearer picture of when that point is reached(New Scientist)
Evolution of intelligence in our ancestors may have come at a cost 10. October 2025 (14:00) By tracing when variations in the human genome first appeared, researchers have found that advances in cognitive abilities may have led to our vulnerability to mental illness(New Scientist)
Robotic underwater glider sets out to circumnavigate the globe 10. October 2025 (02:30) Redwing, a robotic submarine about the size of a surfboard, is embarking on a five-year journey that will follow the famed explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage around the world(New Scientist)
Therapy may be the most effective way to ease irritable bowel syndrome 10. October 2025 (01:30) People with irritable bowel syndrome are often only given treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy after others have failed, but research suggests this approach is more effective than we thought(New Scientist)
We've discovered another reason why naked mole rats live for so long 09. October 2025 (21:00) The longevity of naked mole rats may partly be due to them having a variant of a key protein that boosts DNA repair – a discovery that could help extend our own lives(New Scientist)
