The world's fastest spider tops 3.5 metres per second 30. June 2026 (20:00) The most comprehensive database ever compiled of how fast arachnids can run has shown how leg anatomy and evolutionary history influence spiders’ running speed(New Scientist)
The most detailed survey of the universe ever conducted starts now 30. June 2026 (18:00) The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is beginning its extraordinary survey of the southern sky, which will use the largest camera ever built to map the solar system, the galaxy and beyond(New Scientist)
This physicist is hunting for the biggest black hole in the universe 30. June 2026 (18:00) Astronomers have recently started looking for black holes bigger than galaxies. Brian Lacki explains how these “stupendously large black holes” might be used by alien civilisations, and what makes them such an intriguing possibility(New Scientist)
I’m the first person whose life was saved by CRISPR base editing 30. June 2026 (15:00) When standard leukaemia treatments failed, 13-year-old Alyssa Tapley was told she had only weeks left – but then she was offered an experimental procedure(New Scientist)
Childbirth for many primate species is even harder than for humans 29. June 2026 (18:00) For decades, we’ve thought that childbirth is uniquely challenging for humans, but it turns out that many other primates find the birth process just as difficult(New Scientist)
Humans sleep the least of all apes – is it the secret to our success? 29. June 2026 (18:00) Sleep is essential, yet humans have evolved to need so little of it. When evolutionary anthropologist David Samson delved into our ancient past to find the reasons why, he discovered surprising ways to get a better night’s rest(New Scientist)
Your menstrual cycle may affect how well vaccines work 29. June 2026 (16:42) Women who were vaccinated against covid-19 in the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle reported having a breakthrough infection sooner than those vaccinated during their follicular phase(New Scientist)
Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater 29. June 2026 (12:00) Tiny 3D-printed diving suits allow cockroaches to walk underwater for up to 3 hours with no ill effects, which could enable a cyborg insect swarm to explore disaster zones and perhaps even Mars(New Scientist)
