Why is it so hard to change your mind? 17. April 2026 (11:00) Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded has a host of benefits. Columnist David Robson finds there are a few simple ways to encourage yourself to withstand the discomfort that gets in the way of mental flexibility(New Scientist)
The rise, the fall and the rebound of cyclic cosmology 17. April 2026 (11:00) Cyclic cosmology, or the big bounce, is the idea that the universe will eventually crunch back together and then go through another big bang. Columnist Leah Crane finds that, appropriately, it’s coming back(New Scientist)
Our dreams become more emotive and symbolic as we approach death 16. April 2026 (15:00) Terminally ill people are commonly reunited with lost loved ones in their dreams and have visions of doors, stairways and light, which are said to help them accept the dying process(New Scientist)
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight 16. April 2026 (13:24) The Lyrid meteor shower will soon hit its peak. Here's how to spot it, including by using the New Scientist stargazing companion(New Scientist)
Requests for blood from unvaccinated donors is harming patients 15. April 2026 (20:24) Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays(New Scientist)
Why cloning anyone – even Jim Carrey – isn't the best plan ever 15. April 2026 (20:00) Feedback discovers that a conspiracy theory has formed that various celebrities have been replaced by clones, and sees just a few small problems with the idea(New Scientist)
