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Frozen squirrel scat preserves ancient DNA from hundreds of species

New Scientist - Space - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:00
A complex ecosystem of woolly mammoths, bison, horses and big cats has been elucidated by studying the faeces of small rodents that probably ate the bigger animals
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Frozen squirrel scat preserves ancient DNA from hundreds of species

New Scientist - Technology - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:00
A complex ecosystem of woolly mammoths, bison, horses and big cats has been elucidated by studying the faeces of small rodents that probably ate the bigger animals
Categories: Science

The last-ditch plan to save coral reefs from utter destruction

New Scientist - Space - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:00
Bleaching has devastated reefs around the world, raising fears of an irreversible shift. Yet new interventions have revealed that corals can be remarkably resilient if we can give them enough help to recover
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The last-ditch plan to save coral reefs from utter destruction

New Scientist - Technology - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 19:00
Bleaching has devastated reefs around the world, raising fears of an irreversible shift. Yet new interventions have revealed that corals can be remarkably resilient if we can give them enough help to recover
Categories: Science

Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact site stayed hot for millions of years

New Scientist - Space - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 13:01
Drill cores at the impact site of the Chicxulub asteroid show evidence that, alongside widespread destruction, the collision created a vast underground ecosystem filled with hot water that sheltered microbial life
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Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact site stayed hot for millions of years

New Scientist - Technology - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 13:01
Drill cores at the impact site of the Chicxulub asteroid show evidence that, alongside widespread destruction, the collision created a vast underground ecosystem filled with hot water that sheltered microbial life
Categories: Science

A cosmic case of mistaken identity that can only be solved right now

New Scientist - Space - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 12:00
Brown dwarfs are somewhere between the size of a planet and a star, so how could we have potentially mistaken two of them for distant galaxies? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein argues that solving this cosmic mix-up is particularly possible now, as galaxy research has never been stronger
Categories: Science

A cosmic case of mistaken identity that can only be solved right now

New Scientist - Technology - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 12:00
Brown dwarfs are somewhere between the size of a planet and a star, so how could we have potentially mistaken two of them for distant galaxies? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein argues that solving this cosmic mix-up is particularly possible now, as galaxy research has never been stronger
Categories: Science

Why we should all take quantum physics extremely personally

New Scientist - Space - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 11:00
Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Categories: Science

Why we should all take quantum physics extremely personally

New Scientist - Technology - Tue, 09/06/2026 - 11:00
Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Categories: Science

You don't need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet

New Scientist - Space - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:14
Anthropic has warned that recursive-self-improving AI could be on the horizon, but the truth is the company is more immediately concerned with marketing itself for a blockbuster initial public offering on the stock market, says Matthew Sparkes
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You don't need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet

New Scientist - Technology - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:14
Anthropic has warned that recursive-self-improving AI could be on the horizon, but the truth is the company is more immediately concerned with marketing itself for a blockbuster initial public offering on the stock market, says Matthew Sparkes
Categories: Science

What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa

New Scientist - Space - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:00
The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how archaeologists are rethinking this critical part of our history
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What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa

New Scientist - Technology - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:00
The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how archaeologists are rethinking this critical part of our history
Categories: Science

What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

New Scientist - Space - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:00
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
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What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

New Scientist - Technology - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:00
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
Categories: Science

Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland

New Scientist - Space - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:00
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
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Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland

New Scientist - Technology - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 21:00
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
Categories: Science

Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images?

New Scientist - Space - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 20:02
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
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Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images?

New Scientist - Technology - Mon, 08/06/2026 - 20:02
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
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