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4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific history
On the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied career
Mysterious brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Even under general anesthesia, the human brain can analyze language, recognize different types of words, and predict what comes next in a story, according to …
Eating late at night linked to up to 30% higher risk of …
Eating late at night could be putting your liver at risk, according to a large study led by Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers analyzed …
A fungus is threatening the world’s food supply. Scientists just found a …
Scientists have discovered a potential new weapon against a devastating fungus that threatens rice, wheat, and barley worldwide. By engineering a special type of plant …
Arctic sea ice hits another troubling low in 2026
Arctic sea ice is shrinking in both winter and summer, with satellite records revealing that the region's remaining ice is becoming thinner, younger, and more …
Antarctica’s sea ice has undergone a stunning reversal
Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter maximum in 2026, extending a remarkable decline that began after years of record-breaking growth. Scientists are investigating whether …
Scientists discover a surprising danger in smaller cancer cells
Scientists have discovered that unusually small cancer cells carrying extra chromosomes can be far more aggressive than larger ones, growing faster, spreading more readily, and …
Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain
A rare examination of an Alzheimer’s patient’s brain revealed that regions cleared of amyloid plaques had remarkably little of the harmful tau buildup associated with …
Whalefall review: Worth watching for the bits inside a sperm whale
Based on Daniel Kraus’s novel, this film about a diver swallowed by a sperm whale is terrifically gruesome – and far too sentimental, says Bethan …
Russia and China are using AI to stage relentless cyberattacks against the …
AI is increasing the speed of attacks against infrastructure in the UK but also being used to help defend against it
Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why
Strokes are becoming alarmingly common among younger adults, with rates nearly doubling among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly three decades. Researchers found that …
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss
Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare condition that can …
A 47-year study reveals the age when your body starts losing strength
A 47-year study has uncovered a surprising turning point in physical aging: fitness and strength begin declining around age 35, even among people who exercise …
Daily briefing: Bleached corals revived by healthy neighbour’s touch
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03336-0Ghostly white corals are fully restored in eight weeks by contact with a healthy counterpart. Plus, arXiv is capping …
Margaret Hamilton obituary: computer scientist who pioneered software engineering and helped us …
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03233-6Programmer whose forward-thinking and reliable code helped to save the Apollo 11 mission.
Give me the good news: four science stories to brighten your day
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03152-6Drugs that can reverse multiple sclerosis in mice and a new species of penguin are just the beginning.
Nearly half of reef-building corals face elevated relative risk of extinction
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11263-3Nearly half of reef-building corals face elevated relative risk of extinction
Orangutan mothers arrange play dates for their babies
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03238-1Solitary primates spend energy and time travelling to patches of forest for get-togethers.
World’s timekeepers upend how they adjust time to avoid catastrophic ‘negative second’
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03329-zGovernments have voted to abolish the leap second immediately and replace it with a leap hour.
Is AI eroding PhD students’ critical thinking and analysis skills?
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03178-wAn expert panel debates the impact of artificial intelligence on doctoral programmes.
ArXiv versus AI slop: will capping preprint submissions work?
Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03194-wMajor preprint platform tightens its rules to curb a surge of submissions, including those generated by artificial-intelligence tools.
Scientists reveal 93% of Australia's Indigenous population was lost in just 73 …
A groundbreaking study suggests that 2.22 million Indigenous Australians lived on the continent before European colonization, far more than previously believed. Researchers estimate that 93% …
A forgotten fossil reveals a fearsome dinosaur with giant claws
A 120-million-year-old fossil forgotten in a museum for nearly a century has revealed a terrifying new dinosaur that may have been more dangerous to humans …
Cancer is rising in younger adults, and scientists can't fully explain why
A major study found that several cancers are rising faster among younger adults in England, even as smoking, diet, and other established risk factors have …
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