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Remote region in Greece has one of the most genetically distinct populations in Europe
Live Science - 4 Feb 2026 22:29
A genetic analysis of the Deep Maniots living in Greece's southern Peloponnese region has revealed a close-knit, patriarchal community with roots in the Bronze Age.
Nasal spray could prevent infections from any flu strain
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 19:00
An antibody that has the power to neutralise any influenza strain could be widely administered in the form of a nasal spray if a flu pandemic emerges
Sebastio Salgado's stunning shots of the world's icy regions
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
The late photographer's work depicting some of the world's coldest places is collected in his new book Genesis
A new 'brief history' of the universe paints a wide picture
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
Nearly 40 years after Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time, Sarah Alam Malik's epic exploration of the cosmos reflects a changed landscape around science in the 21st century, finds Alison Flood
Do weeds really love poor soil? Not if you look at the science
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
It's a truism that weeds love poor soil, but is there anything to it? And what is a weed, anyway? James Wong investigates
Holy prosociality! Batman makes people stand for pregnant passengers
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
Feedback is delighted by an experiment on the Milan metro system, which involved a prosthetic bump, a Batman costume and some unexpected displays of public decency
How clinical research is still failing underrepresented communities
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
As a doctor working in genomic research, I know that we lack vital data for Black people and many other groups. Here's how we can change that, says Drews Adade
Personalised medicine is yet to deliver, but that must start to change
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
Companies are happy to sell you personalised tracking of your biomarkers or a tailored nutrition plan, but truly personalised medicine should be able to tackle the vast differences some people have in response to the sam...
The Beauty may be horror TV but it misses the genre's point
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
In The Beauty, mysterious deaths of models are linked to a new drug and a sexually transmitted infection, both of which kill as they beautify. But if you want great body horror, this isn't the place to look, conclude...
Why Elon Musk has misunderstood the point of Star Trek
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 18:00
As Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth talk about wanting to make Star Trek real, long-time fan Chanda Prescod-Weinstein says they've misconstrued the heart of the story
Life-friendly molecules are leaking out of Jupiter's giant moon Europa, Galileo images hint
Live Science - 4 Feb 2026 17:55
A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.
Electron-phonon 'surfing' could help stabilize quantum hardware, nanowire tests suggest
Phys.org - 4 Feb 2026 17:21
That low-frequency fuzz that can bedevil cellphone calls has to do with how electrons move through and interact in materials at the smallest scale. The electronic flicker noise is often caused by interruptions in the flo...
Psychedelic causes similar brain state in spiritual lama as meditation
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 17:08
The psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT seemed to induce similar patterns of brain activity in a lama - a revered spiritual teacher in Tibetan Buddhism - as meditation, advancing our understanding of the drug's neurological effect...
'Behemoth star,' previously thought to be dying, is 'rising from the ashes' like a pheonix
Live Science - 4 Feb 2026 16:56
A new study suggests that the red supergiant WOH G64, also known as the "behemoth star," has not transitioned into a yellow hypergiant as previous research suggested. This means it is now unlikely to imminently e...
New map shows weird magnetic anomaly lurking beneath Australia's Northern Territory
Live Science - 4 Feb 2026 16:52
Advanced modeling has revealed an Australia-shaped magnetic anomaly beneath the country's Northern Territory that holds valuable information about Australia's geological history.
Glimpsing the quantum vacuum: Particle spin correlations offer insight into how visible matter emerges from 'nothing'
Phys.org - 4 Feb 2026 16:20
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have uncovered experimental evidence that particles of matter emerging from energetic subatomic smashups retain a key feature of virt...
Why is childbirth so hard for humans - and is it getting even harder?
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 16:00
Some think the rise of C-sections means that one day all births will require serious medical intervention. But a surprising new understanding of the pelvis suggests a different story
Record-breaking quantum simulator could unlock new materials
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 16:00
An array of 15,000 qubits made from phosphorus and silicon offers an unprecedentedly large platform for simulating quantum materials such as perfect conductors of electricity
'Nitrogen fixing' trees could help tropical forests bounce back, research suggests
Live Science - 4 Feb 2026 15:31
On the narrow isthmus of Panama, scientists discovered adding nitrogen to the soil doubled tree growth, providing new insights into forest restoration.
Swarovski NL Pure 8x32 binoculars review
Live Science - 4 Feb 2026 15:30
These premium binoculars pack a lot of punch and are a must-have for serious birders and nature lovers.
From cryogenic to red-hot: Optical temperature sensing from 77 K to 873 K
Phys.org - 4 Feb 2026 15:20
An international collaboration involving researchers from the University of Innsbruck has developed a novel luminescent material that enables particularly robust and precise optical temperature sensing across an exceptio...
A social network for AI looks disturbing, but it's not what you think
New Scientist - 4 Feb 2026 14:55
A social network where humans are banned and AI models talk openly of world domination has led to claims that the "singularity" has begun, but the truth is that much of the content is written by humans