Orcas scrub each other clean with bits of kelp 23. June 2025 (18:00) Drone footage has captured killer whales breaking off stalks of kelp and rubbing the pieces on other orcas, a rare case of tool use in marine animals(New Scientist)
How quantum superposition forces us to confront what is truly real 23. June 2025 (16:00) What are quantum particles doing before we measure them? Getting to grips with this century-old debate takes us to the heart of whether there is an objective reality(New Scientist)
The deep lessons quasiparticles teach us about the nature of reality 23. June 2025 (16:00) We have discovered legions of strange particles that seem to only have a ghostly existence inside materials. Even so, they are the basis of much modern technology - so are they actually real?(New Scientist)
How symbiosis made Earth what it is – and why it’s key to our future 23. June 2025 (16:00) Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more fully, we might be able to harness it to heal our planet too(New Scientist)
Why physicists think geometry is the path to a theory of everything 23. June 2025 (16:00) From four-dimensional hexagons to the mind-bending amplituhedron, geometrical shapes are wilder than we learn at school - and they are a crucial tool for understanding reality(New Scientist)
How the science of friendships can help make yours better 23. June 2025 (16:00) From acquaintances to besties, our relationships fall on a wide continuum. Research into the ingredients for meaningful and lasting connections can help you strengthen them(New Scientist)
Ancient humans only evolved language once, but why? 23. June 2025 (16:00) There’s an argument rumbling about why our ancestors evolved language. And surprisingly, one of the possible explanations has nothing to do with communication(New Scientist)
Why geoengineering is no longer a complete taboo for scientists 23. June 2025 (16:00) Geoengineering comes in many forms and the risks and potential benefits vary widely. But many researchers now feel it’s time to investigate this controversial idea(New Scientist)
