Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos 23. October 2025 (12:00) Human embryos formed with in vitro fertilisation can develop genetic abnormalities in the time between genetic testing and implantation – though this may not affect their viability(New Scientist)
Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire 23. October 2025 (10:00) Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem(New Scientist)
'Weaponised' CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumours 23. October 2025 (03:00) So far, immune cells that have been engineered to kill cancers, known as CAR T-cells, haven’t worked well against solid cancers - but a study in mice suggests that could soon change(New Scientist)
Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal 23. October 2025 (01:30) Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has been demonstrated in a robust trial in people(New Scientist)
An excellent guide to the labyrinthine world of COP summits 22. October 2025 (20:00) In the run-up to this year's COP in Brazil, Madeleine Cuff explores The Climate Diplomat, a poignant account by the late Peter Betts, a negotiator who showed what diplomacy can achieve(New Scientist)
Could a self-monitoring system for criminals replace prisons one day? 22. October 2025 (20:00) Future Chronicles is our regular speculative look at inventions yet to come. In this latest installment, we journey to 2050, when technology had been developed so that criminals could be monitored at home. It led to a drop in crime, writes Rowan Hooper(New Scientist)
Must-watch documentary shows how Bush Senior failed the climate 22. October 2025 (20:00) The White House Effect is a distressing look back at how President George H. W. Bush came to abandon his climate ambitions. It is essential viewing and a glimpse at a world that could have been, says Bethan Ackerley(New Scientist)
Why group exercise is better than working out alone 22. October 2025 (20:00) When it comes to boosting mental health and even improving performance, team sports and group exercise come out on top, finds Grace Wade(New Scientist)
