First map of mammal brain activity may have shown intuition in action 03. September 2025 (18:00) Scientists have mapped the activity that takes place across a mouse's entire brain as it decides how to complete a task - and the results could explain the origin of our gut feelings(New Scientist)
The futuristic new tech that could bridge broken nerves and mend minds 03. September 2025 (18:00) From flexible implants to circuits seeded with living cells, a new kind of electronics is starting to produce long-lasting implants with the potential to help everything from paralysis to hearing and vision loss(New Scientist)
Can we finally recycle all of the metal in scrap cars? 02. September 2025 (17:00) Scrap cars could be used to build new electric vehicles thanks to a new process for turning various aluminium alloys into a strong and mouldable metal(New Scientist)
Steroids are everywhere on social media – but how dangerous are they? 02. September 2025 (16:00) From “trenfluencers” to complex drug regimens, influencers are reshaping how millions approach steroid use. Now, researchers are trying to catch up with what this means for our health(New Scientist)
Are farmed oysters, mussels and clams the ultimate green foods? 01. September 2025 (18:00) You can feast guilt-free on farmed oysters and mussels as their production can have environmental benefits – but those probably don't include capturing carbon(New Scientist)
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions 01. September 2025 (18:00) That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity(New Scientist)