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Mysterious comet disintegration caught by telescope after lucky break
Catching a comet in the process of falling apart is difficult, but a coincidence let astronomers see one in more detail than ever before using …
'Zombie' cells created by transplanting genomes into dead bacteria
Researchers have created the first living synthetic bacterium made from non-living parts by killing a bacterial cell and then transplanting the genome of another species …
Security credentials inadvertently leaked on thousands of websites
Researchers identified nearly 10,000 websites where API keys could be found, exposing details that could let attackers access sensitive information
You can now buy a DIY quantum computer
Qilimanjaro is selling a relatively cheap kit with everything you need for a quantum computer – you just need to be able to put it …
Inside the world’s first antimatter delivery service
On Tuesday, CERN will transport antiprotons on a truck for the first time, testing the plan to deliver antimatter by road to research labs across …
We’ve spotted a huge asteroid spinning impossibly fast
Astronomers have found a 710-metre-wide asteroid that spins once every 1.9 minutes, so fast that it should have spun itself apart
Major leap towards reanimation after death as mammal's brain preserved
A pig's brain has been frozen with its cellular activity locked in place and minimal damage. Some believe the same could be done with the …
Private company to land on asteroid Apophis as it flies close to …
Apophis will be visited by multiple spacecraft – including landers – when it skims past Earth in three years
A negative attitude towards ageing is making you age faster
We know that a person’s outlook can have a huge effect on their health, and it’s no different when it comes to ageing. Columnist Graham …
Probiotic cream that ramps up heat production could prevent frostbite
Tweaking our skin's microbiome via a probiotic cream could prevent frostbite and hypothermia in extreme environments
Mathematician wins 2026 Abel prize for solving 60-year-old mystery
Gerd Faltings shocked mathematicians around the world for his 1983 proof of the Mordell conjecture, which brought together seemingly disparate mathematical fields
Physicists create formula for how many times you can fold a crêpe
When you fold a flexible material such as a pancake or a tortilla, its behaviour depends on a competition between gravity and elasticity
How worried should you be about ultra-processed foods?
We are constantly told to watch out for the health risks of eating ultra-processed food, but should you be worried every time you sit down …
Fluorescent ruby-like gems have been found on Mars for the first time
The Perseverance rover has found tiny crystals that seem to be rubies or sapphires inside pebbles on Mars, where they have never been seen before
Boosting the blood-brain barrier could avert brain damage in athletes
The neurodegenerative condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy appears to be driven by damage to the blood-brain barrier due to repetitive head injuries, like those that occur …
Neanderthals may have treated wounds with antibiotic sticky tar
Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections
The success of machine mathematicians shows us how to be OK with …
Many people who try using AI are disappointed with the results and feel they can’t trust a machine – but are there lessons we can …
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 …
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