How might society react to babies with two genetic fathers? 25. June 2025 (20:00) Mice created using genetic material from two sperm cells have gone on to have offspring off their own, but the prospect of one day using the technique in humans has potential to cause controversy(New Scientist)
Spellbinding debut book explores the marvels of our brains 25. June 2025 (20:00) Neurologist Pria Anand recounts curious tales of the workings of the human mind in an elegant debut that is being compared to the late, great Oliver Sacks(New Scientist)
Forget the Terminators, our robot future may be squishy and fun 25. June 2025 (20:00) It is uncanny how human fears about robots mirror those about immigrants. But maybe they aren't out to take our jobs or destroy us all, says Annalee Newitz(New Scientist)
Dramatic Edward Burtynsky image shows stark desert divide 25. June 2025 (20:00) This shot by the acclaimed photographer, taken from a helicopter, is part of a new exhibition of his work at New York City's International Center of Photography(New Scientist)
The maths hack that can help you count things 25. June 2025 (20:00) It is tricky to count things that are moving around – but this handy maths technique can help, says Katie Steckles, whether it is animals or vanishing spoons that you're trying to keep track of(New Scientist)
Cancer cells steal mitochondria from nerve cells to fuel their spread 25. June 2025 (18:00) Cancer cells can acquire energy-generating structures called mitochondria from nearby nerve cells, which seems to aid their spread, a discovery that could lead to new treatments(New Scientist)
