Should Europe boycott US tech over Greenland, and is it even possible? 19. January 2026 (15:05) As tensions over Greenland rise, some Europeans are asking whether it is time to disentangle themselves from US tech dominance – but from smartphones to cloud services, rejecting US tech is easier said than done(New Scientist)
Star appears to have vanished in a failed supernova 19. January 2026 (15:00) It is theoretically possible for a particularly massive star to collapse in on itself to form a black hole rather than exploding in a supernova, and we might now have seen the process in action(New Scientist)
The most important second in the entire history of the universe 19. January 2026 (14:00) In the 13.8 billion years that our universe has been around, some moments stand out over others – for the most exciting and impactful one, we have to go back to the very beginning, says cosmology columnist Leah Crane(New Scientist)
Volcanoes had lower greenhouse gas emissions in Earth's past 19. January 2026 (11:00) Eruptions from volcanic arcs, found where tectonic plates converge, are one of the major drivers of natural carbon emissions, but a model of Earth’s ancient carbon cycle suggests this is a relatively recent phenomenon(New Scientist)
First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force 17. January 2026 (01:01) A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken effect(New Scientist)
Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100 16. January 2026 (17:00) Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a long lifespan, particularly among older people who are underweight(New Scientist)
Amateur mathematicians solve long-standing maths problems with AI 16. January 2026 (16:24) Professional mathematicians have been stunned by the progress amateurs have made in solving long-standing problems with the assistance of AI tools, and say it could lead to a new way of doing mathematics(New Scientist)
How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing 16. January 2026 (16:00) If your New Year’s resolution is to understand quantum computing this year, take a cue from a 9-year-old podcaster talking to some of the biggest minds in the field, says quantum columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan(New Scientist)
