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Scientists discover that a clogged filter could revolutionize oil refining
Scientists have developed a remarkable new membrane that separates crude oil at room temperature, using the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. The breakthrough …
Marginal oil and gas wells have outsized pollution impact
Low-producing oil and gas wells in the US account for 5 per cent of national oil and gas production but produce 40 per cent of …
A clever molecular trick unlocks previously impossible properties in glass
Scientists have discovered how to reprogram the internal structure of glass using a special molecule that rearranges chemical bonds while lowering the melting temperature. The …
400,000-year-old teeth reveal a stunning twist in human evolution
A groundbreaking discovery is rewriting the story of human evolution, revealing that an ancient human species once thought to be an evolutionary dead end may …
Scientists discover mysterious “lonely” brain waves linked to memory loss
Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup, disrupted brain waves during deep sleep, and fading memory. The findings suggest that hidden changes …
Goodbye, cavities? Scientists create gel that could regrow tooth enamel
Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that could regrow lost tooth enamel by harnessing minerals naturally found in saliva, potentially overcoming one of dentistry’s biggest …
Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation
Scientists have solved a decades-old mystery and uncovered a hidden immune system defense that protects healthy cells from the very inflammation meant to fight infections. …
A tiny supercurrent could unlock quantum information without destroying it
Researchers have proposed a breakthrough technique for reading quantum information without destroying the delicate states that make quantum computers work. By detecting an electrical signal …
Scientists turn viruses into weapons against deadly superbugs
Scientists are advancing a promising new way to fight antibiotic-resistant infections by using viruses that specifically target and kill harmful bacteria. An international team has …
Stunning collection of prehistoric engravings found in Spanish cave
A close examination of a frequently visited cave wall in Spain has revealed a spectacular assembly of rock art engravings thought to be at least …
The surprising reason women in academia do more parenting than men
Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03568-0Policies designed to keep women in the workforce could be entrenching gendered parenting roles.
Hydrogen Derivatives Enable Cost-Effective Carbon Neutrality in China
Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11351-4Hydrogen Derivatives Enable Cost-Effective Carbon Neutrality in China
Opportunistically Detecting Signs of Hypertension on a Consumer Smartwatch
Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11336-3Opportunistically Detecting Signs of Hypertension on a Consumer Smartwatch
British Iron Age ‘king’ who prompted Roman invasion was probably a woman
Verica, a British ruler who encouraged the Roman emperor Claudius to launch an invasion, may not have been the man historians thought he was
Toothbrush that emits electricity may more effectively prevent gum disease
A toothbrush with bristles that produce electricity as they bend has shown promise for reducing plaque and gum inflammation
Why do people look better in a mirror than in a photograph? …
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our …
Why don’t dogs look up when a low-flying plane passes overhead? Part …
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our …
This week’s new questions
Why do carnivorous quadrupeds sit on their haunches, but herbivorous ones don’t? Is the order of mathematical operations, given the acronym BODMAS, universal or does …
The DNA is backwards on The Selfish Gene’s cover – again
Feedback notes with weary inevitability that a 50th anniversary edition of Richard Dawkins's classic work features a double-helix twisting the wrong way – not for …
A dyslexia diagnosis can help struggling children, but what about the rest?
Children who struggle to read and are diagnosed with dyslexia can get additional help, but those who can't afford a test or don't meet the …
Tom Gauld on our future robot overlords
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
Twisteddoodles on scientific equipment training
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
Humans evolved to be surprisingly fat – no wonder we struggle with …
We have an unprecedented choice of food, yet our diets are worse than ever, says palaeoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman. So what can evolution tell us about …
Nap schedules at childcare may not fit children’s sleep needs
Most young children in countries like the UK, the US and Australia attend childcare, where their napping patterns often differ to when they are at …
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