Deflecting a deadly asteroid just got a lot less dangerous 11. September 2025 (12:00) Our first attempt at shifting the orbit of an asteroid has provided crucial insight into how we could safely deflect a space rock that was hurtling towards Earth(New Scientist)
DNA cassette tape can store every song ever recorded 10. September 2025 (21:00) By combining the information storage capabilities of DNA with a design inspired by a cassette tape, researchers have created a storage medium that can hold 36 petabytes of data(New Scientist)
Antibody cocktail could work as a universal flu treatment 10. September 2025 (21:00) A mix of three antibodies seems to protect mice against several strains of influenza and could one day be useful against seasonal flu or pandemics(New Scientist)
Even in our digital world, materials still matter 10. September 2025 (20:00) Next to the flashy realm of AI, materials may seem quaint. But new quantum research could yield revolutionary breakthroughs, with the power to transform our world(New Scientist)
Tim Spector's guide to fermentation is meticulous and persuasive 10. September 2025 (20:00) We know fermented foods do us good, but the ZOE founder's new book still surprises with fascinating facts - and avoids feeling like an ad for his gut supplements, says Helen Thomson(New Scientist)
Why your nose could be the perfect window into your mental state 10. September 2025 (20:00) Diagnosing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression can be difficult, but it turns out that your nose could help doctors understand when you are feeling the strain, says Gillian Forrester(New Scientist)
Matt Richtel grapples with how modern life is warping adolescence 10. September 2025 (20:00) Not only are children starting puberty earlier, they face a digital world where, for good and bad, most of their interactions are internalised. How We Grow Up is scary, illuminating and hopeful, says Chris Simms(New Scientist)
Alien: Earth adds surprisingly good TV dimension to veteran sci-fi 10. September 2025 (20:00) After fifty years of books, games and movies, what more could the Aliens franchise deliver? An inventive TV show, with fresh monsters and new heroes, finds our TV critic Bethan Ackerley(New Scientist)
