Is this the best acronym in science? It's certainly the smelliest 13. August 2025 (20:00) From AMANDA to COSTAR, coming up with a good acronym will help sell a scientific project. Feedback admires the brains behind a new machine-learning model, the Flavor Analysis and Recognition Transformer(New Scientist)
Why ageing doesn't have to mean years of poor health 13. August 2025 (20:00) A new measure of ageing says today's older people are the healthiest ever – keeping the trend going won't be easy, however(New Scientist)
Stark images show water's role in human strife and survival 13. August 2025 (20:00) As part of the exhibition Thirst: In Search of Freshwater, photographer M'hammed Kilito's images showcase the importance and fragility of humanity's relationship with fresh water(New Scientist)
This book could convince you to become an engineer 13. August 2025 (20:00) From DNA sequencing to rainbows, the world of microfluidics is well-served by Albert Folch's book How the World Flows, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan(New Scientist)
Bill McKibben makes a powerful pitch for solar in optimistic new book 13. August 2025 (20:00) In Here Comes the Sun, environmentalist Bill McKibben argues that the rapid adoption of solar power should quell our worst climate fears. Is he right, asks James Dinneen(New Scientist)
