What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry? 08. June 2026 (20:00) Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline(New Scientist)
Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland 08. June 2026 (20:00) A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy(New Scientist)
Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images? 08. June 2026 (19:02) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned tech firms, including Apple and Google, that they must voluntarily implement tools to stop children sharing explicit images, but experts warn this is easier said than done(New Scientist)
Half the world's reservoirs could be clogged up with dirt by 2060 08. June 2026 (17:05) Each decade the world is losing over 7 per cent of its freshwater storage capacity to sediment build-up, according to an analysis of over half a million reservoirs(New Scientist)
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies 08. June 2026 (16:00) One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind(New Scientist)
Unpicking endometriosis reveals how it affects more than the pelvis 08. June 2026 (14:00) Endometriosis is usually thought of as a gynaecological condition, but a huge study shows it has links with cholesterol levels, inflammation and an altered microbiome(New Scientist)
You could get some of the benefits of sleep without having to nod off 08. June 2026 (13:38) Mice seemed to reap some of the benefits of sleep by having their brain activity stimulated while they were awake, and the researchers plan to test the approach on people(New Scientist)
Cuts to US ocean programme will hinder monitoring of El Niño and AMOC 05. June 2026 (19:16) Scientists warn that the Trump Administration's push to dismantle a vital network of ocean sensing instruments will stymie crucial weather and climate monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic(New Scientist)
Flood of AI 'garbage' is pushing open-source developers to the limit 05. June 2026 (17:21) The modern world depends on open-source software maintained by volunteers, but the added demands of checking and fixing AI-written submissions are causing some to burn out and quit(New Scientist)
