Steroids are everywhere on social media – but how dangerous are they? 02. September 2025 (16:00) From “trenfluencers” to complex drug regimens, influencers are reshaping how millions approach steroid use. Now, researchers are trying to catch up with what this means for our health(New Scientist)
Are farmed oysters, mussels and clams the ultimate green foods? 01. September 2025 (18:00) You can feast guilt-free on farmed oysters and mussels as their production can have environmental benefits – but those probably don't include capturing carbon(New Scientist)
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions 01. September 2025 (18:00) That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity(New Scientist)
The best new science fiction books of September 2025 01. September 2025 (12:00) Authors including literary heavyweight Ian McEwan and big hitters John Scalzi, Yume Kitasei and Cixin Liu have new sci-fi novels out this month(New Scientist)
Spacecraft used to forecast solar storm 15 hours before it hit Earth 01. September 2025 (11:01) The Solar Orbiter spacecraft sometimes lies directly between the sun and Earth, making it ideally placed to analyse powerful solar storms that could damage electronic systems on our planet(New Scientist)
Just one dose of psilocybin seems to be enough to rewire the brain 29. August 2025 (17:00) Psilocybin appears to alter brain networks linked to repetitive negative thoughts, which may explain how the drug helps to treat some mental health conditions(New Scientist)
