Just one dose of psilocybin relieves symptoms of OCD for months 05. March 2026 (17:00) Taking psilocybin – the psychedelic component of magic mushrooms – eased symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder among people who did not respond to conventional treatments, and the effects lasted at least several months(New Scientist)
Two marsupials believed extinct for 6000 years found alive 05. March 2026 (14:00) Indigenous people in Papua, Indonesia, have helped scientists track down two animals that were thought to have gone extinct thousands of years ago: a relative of Australia’s greater glider and a palm-sized possum with a bizarre, elongated finger(New Scientist)
Alzheimer’s may start with inflammation in the skin, lungs or gut 05. March 2026 (13:00) The Alzheimer’s field is being turned on its head as mounting evidence points to the disease beginning outside the brain many years before symptoms start. This may mean we have to totally rethink how we approach preventing and treating the condition(New Scientist)
The secret of how cats twist in mid-air to land on their feet 04. March 2026 (19:00) An exceptionally flexible region of the spine enables falling cats to twist the front and back halves of their body sequentially to ensure a safe landing(New Scientist)
How to convey amounts of snow to Canadians: use polar bears 04. March 2026 (19:00) Feedback is pleased to discover another delightfully unconventional unit of measurement, which is used to convey amounts of snow on Ottawa's Rideau canal(New Scientist)
What to read this week: Poisonous People by Leanne ten Brinke 04. March 2026 (19:00) If up to 20 per cent of us really do score highly on traits related to psychopathy, we are going to need all the help offered by a compelling new book. Start by admitting your own dark traits, finds Sally Adee(New Scientist)
Adrian Tchaikovsky's new Children of Time novel is brilliant 04. March 2026 (19:00) The latest novel in this entirely original science-fiction series features a human-size mantis shrimp as an "uplifted" species. It's ambitious and fantastic, says sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson(New Scientist)
Why cosmology seems to be caught in a vibe shift 04. March 2026 (19:00) Whether you call it a vibe shift or a paradigm shift, physicists must be ready to challenge their fundamental understanding of the universe without fear or nostalgia(New Scientist)
Sea levels around the world are much higher than we thought 04. March 2026 (17:00) Most coastal risk assessments have underestimated current sea levels, meaning tens of millions of people face losing their homes to rising waters earlier than expected(New Scientist)
