The Trump administration is playing peekaboo with reality 05. November 2025 (19:00) By cutting surveys of public health, the US government won't be able to properly tackle problems ranging from drug addiction to food insecurity(New Scientist)
Here's how to spot the Leonid meteor shower this month 05. November 2025 (19:00) A new moon on 20 November means there is a great opportunity to enjoy the Leonid meteor shower this year, says Abigail Beall. Just make sure to get warm and comfy first(New Scientist)
What we’re learning about consciousness from master meditators’ brains 05. November 2025 (17:00) Neuroscientist Matthew Sacchet is revealing how mastering meditation can not only enable transcendental states of bliss, but also reshape how we experience pain and emotion(New Scientist)
Toxic algae blighting South Australia could pose a global threat 05. November 2025 (15:00) Researchers warn that the alga Karenia cristata, which has killed around a million animals in Australian waters in one of the biggest algal blooms ever seen, could harm marine life elsewhere(New Scientist)
Ancient DNA may rewrite the story of Iceland's earliest settlers 05. November 2025 (13:00) Biochemical evidence suggests Norse people settled in Iceland almost 70 years before the accepted arrival date of the 870s, and didn't chop down the island's forests(New Scientist)
COP30: What’s on the agenda at the Belém climate summit 05. November 2025 (09:00) Initiatives on the table at COP30 aim to evaluate which countries are most vulnerable, support efforts to clean up industries and pay for the protection of tropical forests(New Scientist)
Covid raises risk of heart issues in children more than vaccination 05. November 2025 (00:30) Getting covid-19 for the first time slightly increased the risk of heart inflammation, blood clots and bleeding disorders among children, whereas being vaccinated against the virus was much safer and sometimes protective(New Scientist)
The fascinating story of the ultimate cosmic law 04. November 2025 (19:00) How do we know the speed of light – and why does it have a speed limit at all? Leah Crane explores the history of one of the most important numbers in the universe(New Scientist)
