Is an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg – or any boss – a good plan? 29. April 2026 (20:00) Feedback has learned that, according to reports, Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff. Feedback hopes this doesn't become a trend(New Scientist)
Ann Leckie continues to shine with new sci-fi novel Radiant Star 29. April 2026 (20:00) Set on a planet whose population lives underground, Radiant Star is Ann Leckie's latest Radch-universe novel. Its rich characterisation and meticulous world-building shine through, says our science-fiction columnist Emily H. Wilson(New Scientist)
What to read this week: The 21st Century Brain by Hannah Critchlow 29. April 2026 (20:00) Our brains need to adapt quickly to meet the challenges of our digital world, but a rigorous new book by a neuroscientist brings hope that we can do it, says Graham Lawton(New Scientist)
Weird 'transdimensional' state of matter is neither 2D nor 3D 29. April 2026 (18:00) An experiment with a carbon material in a magnetic field has revealed a novel way for electrons to move, which doesn't fully belong in two or three spatial dimensions(New Scientist)
Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought 29. April 2026 (18:00) A wave of dinosaur discoveries over the past decade has completely reshaped our understanding of these long-extinct animals. Palaeontologist Dave Hone spills the secrets of how dinosaurs lived, from how social they were to how much they really fought (New Scientist)
The chips in your phone are probably broken – and that's a good thing 29. April 2026 (16:00) Reports suggest that Apple is using defective chips originally destined for high-end devices to create its latest affordable laptop. Reusing partially broken chips is common practice for all device makers and produces less waste(New Scientist)
Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe 29. April 2026 (12:53) Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot spell that hit 30°C inside the Arctic circle(New Scientist)
