A once-fantastical collider could answer physics’ biggest mysteries 31. March 2026 (18:00) The muon collider was once dismissed as impossible, but is now gaining steam as the successor to the Large Hadron Collider. If built, it could offer a new window to reality (New Scientist)
Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid 31. March 2026 (18:00) The immune system going rogue and attacking healthy tissue seems to behind some cases of long covid, a discovery that could open doors towards treatments(New Scientist)
New fibre optic record allows 50,000,000 movies to be streamed at once 31. March 2026 (16:00) Improved hardware can send ten times as much data through existing fibre optic cables, potentially providing a way to massively upgrade the internet's infrastructure without the cost and inconvenience of laying any new cables(New Scientist)
What kind of olive oil is best for the brain? 31. March 2026 (11:00) The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose the right kind(New Scientist)
The best kind of olive oil for brain health 31. March 2026 (11:00) The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose the right kind(New Scientist)
Food shock is inevitable due to the Iran war – and it could get bad 30. March 2026 (19:14) Even if the conflict in the Middle East ends today, higher fuel, fertiliser and pesticide prices will lead to a food shock in the coming months. There is no easy way out, but accelerating the net-zero transition will help prevent future shocks(New Scientist)
The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health 30. March 2026 (18:00) Cognitive decline, mental health and heart disease are all shaped by the deep links between heart and brain – with major implications for diagnoses and treatment(New Scientist)
The Turin Shroud bears DNA from many people, plants and animals 30. March 2026 (12:00) Researchers have identified genetic material from a vast range of organisms contaminating the shroud, said to have wrapped Jesus's body, further complicating the question of the cloth's true origin(New Scientist)
The Shroud of Turin bears DNA from many people, plants and animals 30. March 2026 (12:00) Researchers have identified genetic material from a vast range of organisms contaminating the shroud, said to have wrapped Jesus's body, further complicating the question of the cloth's true origin(New Scientist)
