Major leap towards reanimation after death as mammal's brain preserved 20. March 2026 (17:19) A pig's brain has been frozen with its cellular activity locked in place and minimal damage. Some believe the same could be done with the brains of people with a terminal illness, so their mind can be reconstructed and they can "continue with their life"(New Scientist)
A negative attitude towards ageing is making you age faster 20. March 2026 (10:00) We know that a person’s outlook can have a huge effect on their health, and it’s no different when it comes to ageing. Columnist Graham Lawton looks at new evidence of just how powerful our attitude is – and how to use it to age better(New Scientist)
Mathematician wins 2026 Abel prize for solving 60-year-old mystery 19. March 2026 (12:00) Gerd Faltings shocked mathematicians around the world for his 1983 proof of the Mordell conjecture, which brought together seemingly disparate mathematical fields(New Scientist)
How worried should you be about ultra-processed foods? 19. March 2026 (09:00) We are constantly told to watch out for the health risks of eating ultra-processed food, but should you be worried every time you sit down for a meal? Sam Wong takes a look at the evidence(New Scientist)
Boosting the blood-brain barrier could avert brain damage in athletes 18. March 2026 (19:00) The neurodegenerative condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy appears to be driven by damage to the blood-brain barrier due to repetitive head injuries, like those that occur in boxing. This suggests that drugs that strengthen this barrier could prevent or slow the condition(New Scientist)
