Einstein thought time dilation was both real and not – he was right
What even is time? Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan takes on this mind-bending question by exploring the proof we…
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Read an extract from Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s The Edge of Space-Time
The opening chapter to the New Scientist Book Club's read for September sees Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explore what we…
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‘Thinking about the edges of space-time can help build a better world’
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, New Scientist columnist and author of the September read for the New Scientist Book Club, The…
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Doctors are finally learning to manage antidepressant withdrawal
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Galapagos corals suggest climate change drives stronger El Niños
Coral records from the Galapagos Islands indicate El Niños have been gathering strength over the past 40 years, in line…
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Astonishing whale feeding frenzy seen off the eastern coast of Greenland
The population of baleen whales along eastern Greenland has boomed in recent decades, and reporter Leah Crane recounts…
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Octopuses released into Adriatic Sea to tackle invasive crabs
Atlantic blue crabs have moved into the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, where they are a problem both for ecosystems…
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Driving data can predict crash black spots before accidents happen
An analysis of data collected from hundreds of thousands of cars in Australia offers an insight into driving behaviour…
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Exercise may create new neurons by making other brain cells contract
Physical activity causes a type of brain cell called astrocytes to contract, which then leads to the formation of new…
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Huge progress made in attempt to upgrade standard model of particles
A challenging mathematical effort undertaken by a team of undergraduates has put bounds on a promising set of ways to…
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Glaciers in the Alps are on track for record-breaking ice loss
Glacier loss could break the 2022 record after a series of heatwaves this summer, raising the risk of falling river…
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Richard Feynman’s 80-year-old quantum postulate has now been validated
Decades after it was posited as a foundational principle of quantum physics, Richard Feynman’s “path integral” has been…
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The healthcare industry isn’t built for coming off medication
Starting a new medication is relatively easy once you have a prescription from your doctor, but stopping is much…
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Can ‘quantum musical agents’ really make a melody better?
Feedback wonders if a bum note is being struck in a new paper exploring "quantum teleportation in multi-agent systems…
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Are there plants that could survive as a food source on the moon? Part 2
Fresh answers are questioning the broader applicability of the Wardian case – and note the importance of where on the…
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Why don’t we sneeze when we are asleep?
Our readers don’t agree with this statement, and even broaden out their evidence base to their furry companions
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Why do we feel emotional about fictional characters?
Readers provide different perspectives to tackle the question of why humans so readily adopt fiction into our lives
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The quest to save the bananas we love so much makes scary reading
Without serious technical efforts, banana crops faces collapse worldwide. James Woodford enjoys a passionate plea from…
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Want to know everything about time? Read Jim Al-Khalili’s new book
If you want a thorough examination of time, then the excellent – and extremely meaty – book On Time is for you, says…
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5 graphs that show how the record-breaking El Niño will affect the world
A stronger El Niño means more extreme weather, including droughts and wildfires in some places and flooding and…
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Are mushroom-growing kits seeding a biodiversity crisis across Europe?
What began as a seemingly harmless and delicious hobby may have released an invasive species across the continent.…
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Nanoparticles ease Alzheimer’s by making neurons from other cells
A drug made up of a cage of nanoparticles and antibodies created neurons from another type of brain cell, which…
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A glacier collapse is most likely cause of the Nepal disaster
Melting snow appears to have weakened a steep glacier at an altitude of 5 kilometres, causing it to plummet around a…
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Hot weather in the UK is now almost as deadly as a cold snap
Cold weather has always killed more people than hot weather in England and Wales – but that's about to change
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Shingles vaccine may lower risk of stroke and heart failure
Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease before, but now a study…
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Workout patch delivers some of the benefits of exercise with no exertion
Injecting muscle cells beneath the skin of mice led to a patch of self-contracting cells that boosted their muscle…
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See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year
These images of nature in action are just some of the highly commended shots in the running for the prestigious nature…
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The engineer racing to run the world’s most dangerous algorithm
Craig Gidney is largely unknown outside of quantum computing, but his pioneering work on quantum circuits could have…
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Will muscle-boosting meds be the next big thing after GLP-1 drugs?
A number of drugs designed to prevent muscle loss and boost muscle growth are being tested in clinical trials.…
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Lack of sleep may cause anxiety by making us less adaptable to threats
People who were deprived of sleep overnight didn't seem to adapt to being in a potentially threatening space, which may…
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Why banishing irrational numbers could trigger a revolution in quantum theory
Irrational numbers have underpinned quantum mechanics for a century. Removing them could eliminate its strangest…
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Risk of dementia could be halved with use of metformin
Taking metformin, a type 2 diabetes drug, has been linked to a lower risk of dementia over the following decades, but…
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How much water do you really need to drink to keep your brain sharp?
Water is essential for good brain function, with a handful of convincing studies suggesting that dehydration could be…
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Dice discovered that solve decade-long mathematical problem
After years of searching, mathematicians have found dice that can allow five players to fairly decide who moves first…
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