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Why I have changed my mind about AI and you should too
Both boosters and sceptics have strongly held opinions on AI tools like ChatGPT, but after an experiment in vibe coding, I have realised that both …
Study finds vegetarians over 80 less likely to reach 100
Avoiding meat might slightly lower the odds of reaching 100 — but only for frail, underweight seniors. In very old age, staying strong and maintaining …
Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging and reduce inflammation
A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash — it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national …
Massive review suggests exercise may do little for osteoarthritis pain
A sweeping new analysis of the evidence suggests that exercise therapy — long promoted as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis — may offer only small …
Daily briefing: Stem-cell treatment strengthens people with age-related frailty
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00672-zA single dose of stem cells can help older people with frailty build up their endurance. Plus, how to …
World-first stem-cell therapy shows promise for treating spina bifida in the womb
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00602-zSix pregnant women participated in a small trial in which placenta-derived stem cells were applied to fetal spinal cords …
Neanderthal dad, human mum: study reveals ancient procreation pattern
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00583-zGenomic analysis shows that interbreeding between female Neanderthals and human males was less common than the opposite combination.
Ultra-sensitive CAR T cells eliminate hard-to-treat tumours in mice
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00622-9A proof-of-concept study opens up an avenue for treating solid tumours that express low levels of a target antigen.
UN creates new scientific AI advisory panel: what will it do?
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00542-8The panel has been compared to the IPCC — the international panel whose research helped to shape landmark climate …
Why an industry career move is a taboo topic in academia
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00158-yAdam Levy investigates why researchers are sometimes reluctant to disclose their plans to colleagues.
Author Correction: Myocardial reprogramming by HMGN1 underlies heart defects in trisomy 21
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10283-3Author Correction: Myocardial reprogramming by HMGN1 underlies heart defects in trisomy 21
Health effects linger 20 generations after rats are exposed to fungicide
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00555-3Scientists say the findings are a warning about the kinds of chemical that people are exposed to in the …
This compound enhances long-term memory of mice — but only in females
Nature, Published online: 26 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00603-yAcetate helps the female rodents form memories but is less effective in males.
SpaceX's 1 million satellites could avoid environmental checks
The environmental impact of SpaceX's planned gargantuan mega-constellation is still being grappled with, but the FCC isn’t required to study it
Why the sleep industry has got us worrying about the wrong things
Many of us obsess over how much sleep we get each night, and the dangers to our health of not getting enough, but really, there …
Return of Fallout, Paradise and Silo fuels passion for bunker sci-fi
Post-apocalyptic bunker sci-fi is huge this year as TV front-runners Fallout, Paradise and Silo return. Bethan Ackerley asks whether this is a signal we’ve given …
New Scientist recommends the quantum soundscape of Liminals
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Amazing sneak peek of NASA's spacesuit tests as moon mission nears
NASA crew members practise emergency rescue drills in a 40-foot-deep pool simulating the lunar surface, as part of tests on a new generation of spacesuit, …
The Human Flatus Atlas plans to measure the explosivity of farts
Feedback is excited to learn that University of Maryland researchers are measuring farts in a bid to build a Human Flatus Atlas, a project that …
What to read this week: Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean by Dagomar …
From ice ages to asteroid strikes, an epic book shows how important it has been for humans to look outwards. Alex Wilkins surveys a climate …
Just two days of oatmeal cut bad cholesterol by 10%
Eating nothing but oatmeal for just two days might sound extreme, but it delivered a striking payoff in a new clinical trial. People with metabolic …
New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease
Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” The disease …
Tiny predatory dinosaur weighed less than a chicken
The alvarezsaurs were thought to have evolved a smaller stature because of their diet of ants and termites, but a new fossil found in Argentina …
The world’s most elusive colour is worth billions – if we can …
The discovery of bright yet stable pigments is vanishingly rare, making them hugely valuable. Now chemist Mas Subramanian is unpicking the atomic code of colour …
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