Physicists stirred up controversy with scientific cooking tips in 2025 30. December 2025 (18:00) Cacio e pepe pasta and boiled eggs were the subjects of meticulous studies aiming to help cooks achieve perfection, but the reimagined recipes weren't always well-received(New Scientist)
The emotion you never knew you had, and how to feel more of it 30. December 2025 (17:00) The warm and fuzzy emotion of kama muta underlies vital feel-good experiences like social connection and feeling part of something bigger. But are you getting enough of it?(New Scientist)
The century-long hunt for the gigantic meteorite that vanished 30. December 2025 (17:00) A soldier returned from the Sahara desert in 1916 with a wild story about a meteorite that dwarfed all others. Over 100 years of hunting yielded nothing – but now twin brothers think they have solved the puzzle(New Scientist)
EU carbon border tax will force others to cut emissions from 2026 30. December 2025 (15:00) In 2026, the European Union will start charging a carbon-emissions-based tax on imported goods such as steel, cement and fertilisers – and countries including the UK are likely to follow(New Scientist)
We'll learn about LSD's potential for treating anxiety in 2026 30. December 2025 (12:00) Two later-stage trials investigating LSD for treating anxiety are due to conclude in 2026, which could lead to the drug being approved for the common mental health condition(New Scientist)
Mathematicians unified key laws of physics in 2025 29. December 2025 (18:00) It took 125 years, but in 2025 a team of mathematicians discovered the solution to a long-puzzling problem about the equations that govern the behaviour of particles in a fluid(New Scientist)
Low on energy? A new understanding of rest could help revitalise you 29. December 2025 (17:00) There is a state of relaxation that few of us spend much time in, but which comes with profound well-being benefits. With healthier ageing, reduced risk of disease and feeling more energised all on offer, here's how to get there(New Scientist)
