Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male 20. April 2026 (18:00) An injured kea with just half a beak has used what's left as a weapon that gives him dominance over a captive colony of the birds(New Scientist)
Can we ‘vaccinate’ ourselves against stress? 20. April 2026 (16:00) A traditional vaccine primes the immune system to build better defences. Researchers think we can do something similar to increase our resilience to the pressures and worries of life(New Scientist)
Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and happiness 20. April 2026 (16:00) Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can sharpen the mind and strengthen the body. Here’s how to find your perfect dose(New Scientist)
Can you determine your personalised stress score? 20. April 2026 (16:00) “I’m stressed” is a phrase that many of us use, but now there are ways to shed light on how stressed you actually are(New Scientist)
We might finally know how to use quantum computers to boost AI 20. April 2026 (14:00) Pushing against years of scepticism, an analysis suggests quantum computers may offer real advantages for running machine learning and similar algorithms in the near future(New Scientist)
Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid 17. April 2026 (20:00) Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand peaks, but car companies disagree on the best way to do that(New Scientist)
Why is it so hard to change your mind? 17. April 2026 (11:00) Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded has a host of benefits. Columnist David Robson finds there are a few simple ways to encourage yourself to withstand the discomfort that gets in the way of mental flexibility(New Scientist)
The rise, the fall and the rebound of cyclic cosmology 17. April 2026 (11:00) Cyclic cosmology, or the big bounce, is the idea that the universe will eventually crunch back together and then go through another big bang. Columnist Leah Crane finds that, appropriately, it’s coming back(New Scientist)
