A miniature magnet rivals behemoths in strength for the first time 11. March 2026 (19:00) Strong magnets tend to be large and power-hungry, but a new design has produced a powerful magnet that fits in the palm of your hand, making it more practical and affordable(New Scientist)
King penguins are thriving in a warmer climate, but it may not last 11. March 2026 (19:00) Longer summers are allowing more king penguin chicks to bulk up and survive the winter, but the penguins' main fishing area is shifting further away as temperatures rise(New Scientist)
Maggie Aderin's dream: To walk by the footprints of Neil Armstrong 11. March 2026 (19:00) Space scientist Maggie Aderin talks telescopes, neurodiversity and being underestimated with Rowan Hooper on the New Scientist podcast, as her memoir Starchild comes out(New Scientist)
A glimpse into the rare earth riches of Greenland 11. March 2026 (19:00) Photographer Jonas Kako travelled to Greenland to explore how mining for the rare earth elements and minerals that are vital for new green technologies is impacting locals(New Scientist)
Why are we so obsessed with protein? A new book looks for answers 11. March 2026 (19:00) Samantha King and Gavin Weedon's new book Protein digs deep into the nutrient's role in our health. But can it tell you how much you should be eating? Alexandra Thompson explores(New Scientist)
Why a Peruvian mountain is becoming an 'impossible' particle detector 11. March 2026 (17:00) Deep canyons in the Andes are the perfect location to catch the most energetic particles in the universe. Carlos Argüelles-Delgado reveals how these intergalactic envoys could help prove the quantum nature of gravity(New Scientist)
Why the world's militaries are scrambling to create their own Starlink 11. March 2026 (15:00) The reliable internet connections provided by Starlink offer a huge advantage on the battlefield. But as access is dependent on the whims of controversial billionaire Elon Musk, militaries are looking to build their own version(New Scientist)
Orcas may be to blame for some mass dolphin strandings 11. March 2026 (01:01) Two mass strandings involving hundreds of dolphins in Argentina probably happened because the pods were being hunted by orcas, highlighting the role of predators in these mysterious events(New Scientist)
