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What to read this week: Katrina Manson's terrifying Project Maven
It is scarily fascinating to read about the US military's journey into AI warfare in this deeply-researched book. But what happens next, asks Matthew Sparkes
Captivating space images show how it has inspired us through the ages
An upcoming book from presenter and author Dallas Campbell collects both iconic and lesser-known images of space, from illustration to photography
New Scientist recommends Cirque du Soleil's insect-themed OVO show
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Rebecca Solnit: 'The great majority of people want climate action'
Climate activist and author Rebecca Solnit tells Rowan Hooper why she still has hope, even in these "catastrophic" times
It's time to monetise the moon! Definitely! Maybe?
Feedback discovers an accounting firm has unveiled its latest "lunar market assessment", which predicts huge profits to be had. Suit up, lunar entrepreneurs!
Will war in the Middle East accelerate the clean energy transition?
Disruption to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in oil and natural gas prices, which could spur countries to …
The mystery of how volcanic lightning happens has been solved
When particles in volcanic ash cloud rub together, some pick up positive charge and others negative – now physicists have finally elucidated how these different …
Ice core reveals low CO2 during warm spell 3 million years ago
For the first time, scientists have measured atmospheric gases from the late Pliocene, yielding data that could help to predict the future climate
This neuroscientist says some psychopaths wish they were nicer
Abigail Marsh has found that many psychopaths don’t want to be cruel and uncaring, and argues that they deserve support to help them get there
The neuroscientist who wants us to be nicer to psychopaths
Abigail Marsh has found that many psychopaths don’t want to be cruel and uncaring, and argues that they deserve support to help them get there
Psychedelics may be no better than antidepressants for depression
Drugs like psilocybin that induce psychedelic effects have shown promise for treating depression. Now, a review of the evidence suggests that they are effective, but …
Route-planning AI cut climate-warming contrails on over 100 flights
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute …
Google modified over 100 flights to cut climate-warming contrails
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute …
Google rerouted over 100 flights to cut climate-warming contrails
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute …
Google rerouted hundreds of flights to cut climate-warming contrails
A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute …
Your daily coffee may be protecting your brain, 43-year study finds
Your morning coffee or tea could be quietly supporting your brain health. A long-term study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was …
These strange pink rocks just revealed a hidden giant beneath Antarctica
Pink granite boulders sitting mysteriously atop Antarctica’s Hudson Mountains have led scientists to a stunning discovery: a hidden granite mass buried beneath Pine Island Glacier, …
These dinosaurs had wings but couldn’t fly
Some feathered dinosaurs may have briefly taken to the skies—only to give it up later. By studying rare fossils with preserved feathers, researchers uncovered a …
AI uses as much energy as Iceland but scientists aren’t worried
AI’s growing energy use sounds alarming, but its global climate impact may be far smaller than expected. Researchers found that while AI consumes huge amounts …
He survived 48 hours without lungs and lived
A critically ill 33-year-old man survived an almost unimaginable scenario—living for 48 hours without lungs—thanks to a groundbreaking surgical approach. After a severe flu-triggered infection …
New drug protects liver after intestinal surgery and boosts nutrient absorption
A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat: serious liver damage with …
Even JWST can’t see through this planet’s massive haze
Kepler-51d is a giant, ultra-light “super-puff” planet wrapped in an unusually thick haze that’s blocking scientists from seeing what it’s made of. Observations from JWST …
AI-powered robot learns how to harvest tomatoes more efficiently
A new tomato-picking robot is learning to think before it acts. Instead of simply identifying ripe fruit, it predicts how easy each tomato will be …
MIT scientists finally see hidden quantum “jiggling” inside superconductors
MIT physicists have built a powerful new microscope that uses terahertz light to uncover hidden quantum motions inside superconductors. By compressing this normally unwieldy light …
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