We’ve found a rocky, temperate planet’s atmosphere for the first time 16. July 2026 (19:00) Astronomers have only previously found atmospheres around exoplanets that are very large or incredibly hot – but now they have found one adorning a world that may well be right for life(New Scientist)
Next-generation Alzheimer’s drug reduces risk of serious brain bleeds 16. July 2026 (17:27) A new kind of antibody drug that more efficiently enters the brain could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease with a much lower risk of dangerous side effects than existing therapies(New Scientist)
Stealth drone spins so fast that it disappears 16. July 2026 (12:57) A drone that spins 25 times a second can avoid being spotted by becoming nothing more than a vague blur – though the creators admit that it can still be easily heard (New Scientist)
How elite athletes have started training to compete in extreme heat 16. July 2026 (10:15) The 2026 Tour de France has been the hottest ever. Norwegian-method pioneer and Uno-X Mobility coach Olav Aleksander Bu reveals how Nordic athletes have been learning to beat the heat(New Scientist)
Drug discovery Is changing. Drug development must change too. 16. July 2026 (02:00) In this New Scientist CoLab podcast, experts from global life sciences leader Cytiva explain the hidden, high-stakes science of purification that is required to close the gap between drug discovery and the pharmacy shelf.(New Scientist)
Best treatment for multiple sclerosis may be antivirals 15. July 2026 (20:00) Low levels of replicating Epstein-Barr viruses might be the main driver of the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis. This may mean that targeting them would be as effective as suppressing the immune system, with fewer side effects(New Scientist)
It is vital we understand heat and humidity’s differing effects on us 15. July 2026 (19:00) The impact of high humidity on top of high temperatures is often underappreciated, but most of us aren't prepared for such extreme conditions, which will become more common with global warming(New Scientist)
