The biggest threat to Chernobyl is no longer radiation 15. April 2026 (20:00) Forty years after the world’s biggest nuclear disaster, the safety of Chernobyl hangs in the balance – though not because of the radiation risk(New Scientist)
Largest ever map of universe captures 47 million galaxies and quasars 15. April 2026 (18:00) The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has finished the most detailed survey of the universe to date, and the resulting map will help researchers understand an apparent weakening of dark energy(New Scientist)
Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans 15. April 2026 (18:00) A detailed analysis of the best-preserved Neanderthal infant skeleton ever found suggests that our ancient relatives grew much faster as young children(New Scientist)
Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet? 14. April 2026 (20:41) The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as part of an optimum diet. So, how much beef should we really be eating, and how does it impact our well-being?(New Scientist)
Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans? 14. April 2026 (20:24) The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist Michael Marshall details a surprising new hypothesis that suggests they may have come from us(New Scientist)
The stunning physics of Project Hail Mary go back to ancient China 14. April 2026 (19:34) How do you portray momentum in space accurately? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes a look at the origins of our understanding of motion, which runs from Isaac Newton back to the Zhou dynasty a millennia ago(New Scientist)
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness 14. April 2026 (18:00) Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD, prompting a revolution in how we think about mental health conditions(New Scientist)
Quantum computers could usher in a crisis worse than Y2K 14. April 2026 (16:00) The day when a quantum computer manages to break common encryption, or Q-Day, is fast approaching, and the world is not close to being ready(New Scientist)
