Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet 27. March 2026 (10:00) A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the “male G-spot”(New Scientist)
Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes 26. March 2026 (19:00) Pieces of jawbone and teeth found in Egypt have been identified as a new early ape species named Masripithecus moghraensis, which lived about 17 million years ago(New Scientist)
Computer finds flaw in major physics paper for first time 26. March 2026 (15:56) A computer language designed to robustly verify mathematical theorems and expose logical flaws has been turned towards a physics paper – and spotted an error. The discovery raises questions about how many other papers may harbour similar issues(New Scientist)
Temperature gets a new definition using a quantum device 26. March 2026 (09:00) A device that relies on quantum effects and oversized atoms may be a more reliable way to measure temperature that doesn't require calibration(New Scientist)
Meta and YouTube fined $3 million for harming mental health 25. March 2026 (21:52) In a landmark trial, social media giants Meta and YouTube were found negligent and ordered to pay for harming a user's mental health. The decision could force major changes in how social platforms work(New Scientist)
How big is a 'shedload'? Let's ask the nuclear physicists 25. March 2026 (19:00) Feedback is prompted by readers to investigate the size of the shed in the term 'shedload', and gets down and dirty with particle physics in the quest(New Scientist)
What to read this week: the persuasive How Flowers Made Our World 25. March 2026 (19:00) We shouldn't dismiss flowers as merely ornamental – these blooms are world-changers, argues a vivid new book by David George Haskell. Michael Marshall is mostly convinced(New Scientist)
Rare Andean bear captured in stunning photograph 25. March 2026 (19:00) Shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards, this image by photographer Sebastian Di Domenico was taken in Columbia(New Scientist)
