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Read an extract from Kim Stanley Robinson's sci-fi classic Red Mars
27. March 2026 (10:15)
This is the opening of Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars, the New Scientist Book Club read for April, as humans come to the planet to settle it (New Scientist)
Surprising G-spot found in the most detailed study of the penis yet
27. March 2026 (10:00)
A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the “male G-spot” (New Scientist)
Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet
27. March 2026 (10:00)
A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the “male G-spot” (New Scientist)
First glimpse of sperm whale birth reveals teamwork to support newborn
26. March 2026 (19:00)
A female sperm whale has been filmed giving birth for the first time, supported by 10 adult females who lifted the calf out of the water and protected it from predators (New Scientist)
Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes
26. March 2026 (19:00)
Pieces of jawbone and teeth found in Egypt have been identified as a new early ape species named Masripithecus moghraensis, which lived about 17 million years ago (New Scientist)
Computer finds flaw in major physics paper for first time
26. March 2026 (15:56)
A computer language designed to robustly verify mathematical theorems and expose logical flaws has been turned towards a physics paper – and spotted an error. The discovery raises questions about how many other papers may harbour similar issues (New Scientist)
A variety of jungle animals all use one type of tree as a latrine
26. March 2026 (11:00)
In the cloud forest of Costa Rica, many canopy-dwelling animals do their business in strangler fig trees, perhaps as a way of leaving messages (New Scientist)
Temperature gets a new definition using a quantum device
26. March 2026 (09:00)
A device that relies on quantum effects and oversized atoms may be a more reliable way to measure temperature that doesn't require calibration (New Scientist)
Meta and YouTube fined $3 million for harming mental health
25. March 2026 (21:52)
In a landmark trial, social media giants Meta and YouTube were found negligent and ordered to pay for harming a user's mental health. The decision could force major changes in how social platforms work (New Scientist)
How big is a 'shedload'? Let's ask the nuclear physicists
25. March 2026 (19:00)
Feedback is prompted by readers to investigate the size of the shed in the term 'shedload', and gets down and dirty with particle physics in the quest (New Scientist)