The problem of cosmic inflation and how to solve it 05. May 2026 (11:00) One of the best-performing models in cosmology is also one with the least physical rationale behind it. Columnist Leah Crane says this leaves us with a puzzle that could make or break physics as we know it(New Scientist)
Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapy 05. May 2026 (09:00) Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy(New Scientist)
Man destined for Alzheimer's may have been saved by accidental therapy 05. May 2026 (09:00) Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy(New Scientist)
Honey has been used as medicine for centuries – does it really work? 04. May 2026 (18:08) It is appealing to think something as simple as honey could cure a cold or prevent hay fever, but is there evidence to back up honey’s health benefits? Columnist Alice Klein finds that it has legitimate medicinal uses, depending on the type of honey you’ve got(New Scientist)
300-year-old experiment could become world's best dark matter detector 04. May 2026 (15:00) An update to an experiment run by Henry Cavendish in 1773 could be a cheaper and faster way to spot a potential dark matter particle – and may be 10,000 times more sensitive(New Scientist)
Prebiotic chewing gum could be helpful for gum disease 04. May 2026 (12:00) A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of beneficial mouth bacteria(New Scientist)
