Science

De-extinction was big news in 2025 – but didn't live up to the hype

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Biologists poured cold water on Colossal Biosciences’ claim to have brought the dire wolf back from extinction, and some worry the overblown headlines will undermine conservation work
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De-extinction was big news in 2025 – but didn't live up to the hype

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Biologists poured cold water on Colossal Biosciences’ claim to have brought the dire wolf back from extinction, and some worry the overblown headlines will undermine conservation work
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Comets were on fire this year – for better or worse

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Field Notes From Space-Time columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on how comets grabbed the headlines in 2025
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Comets were on fire this year – for better or worse

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Field Notes From Space-Time columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on how comets grabbed the headlines in 2025
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk put science on the chopping block in 2025

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
The Trump administration has targeted everything from public health to space missions for funding cuts, bringing an end to the longstanding US policy of scientific pursuits as a path towards progress and economic prosperity
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk put science on the chopping block in 2025

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
The Trump administration has targeted everything from public health to space missions for funding cuts, bringing an end to the longstanding US policy of scientific pursuits as a path towards progress and economic prosperity
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Test your brain on these mind-bending scientific riddles

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
A bizarre Christmas dinner invitation, some mysterious carol singers and even a spot of charades. Can you solve all 12 of our unique festive riddles?
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Test your brain on these mind-bending scientific riddles

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
A bizarre Christmas dinner invitation, some mysterious carol singers and even a spot of charades. Can you solve all 12 of our unique festive riddles?
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The potential of GLP-1 drugs to transform medicine exploded in 2025

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
We knew that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy did more than just help control type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, but the extent of that potential really came to light in 2025
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The potential of GLP-1 drugs to transform medicine exploded in 2025

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
We knew that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy did more than just help control type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, but the extent of that potential really came to light in 2025
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How 3 imaginary physics demons tore up the laws of nature

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Three thought experiments involving “demons” have haunted physics for centuries. What should we make of them today? 
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How 3 imaginary physics demons tore up the laws of nature

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Three thought experiments involving “demons” have haunted physics for centuries. What should we make of them today? 
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Can you work out what these enigmatic close-up photos are of?

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Scientist and photographer Felice Frankel has zoomed in on everyday occurrences with her camera for her new book, Phenomenal Moments, which reveals the hidden science in our daily lives
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How I learned to keep my brain in better repair this year

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Neuroscience columnist Helen Thomson on how she discovered a host of evidence-based ways to keep her brain healthier in 2026
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Best acronym? Best use of AI? We present our end-of-year awards

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Feedback has spent some time sifting through 2025's key scientific achievements to come up with a range of weird and wonderful (and less wonderful) winners for our inaugural Backsies awards
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Can you work out what these enigmatic close-up photos are of?

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Scientist and photographer Felice Frankel has zoomed in on everyday occurrences with her camera for her new book, Phenomenal Moments, which reveals the hidden science in our daily lives
Categories: Science

How I learned to keep my brain in better repair this year

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Neuroscience columnist Helen Thomson on how she discovered a host of evidence-based ways to keep her brain healthier in 2026
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Best acronym? Best use of AI? We present our end-of-year awards

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 20:00
Feedback has spent some time sifting through 2025's key scientific achievements to come up with a range of weird and wonderful (and less wonderful) winners for our inaugural Backsies awards
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We may finally know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like

New Scientist - Space - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 19:35
Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding light on what a healthy gut microbiome actually consists of
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We may finally know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like

New Scientist - Technology - Wed, 10/12/2025 - 19:35
Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding light on what a healthy gut microbiome actually consists of
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