Laws of quantum physics may rule out a universe that came before ours 18. July 2025 (18:26) Instead of the big bang, some physicists have suggested that our universe may have come from a big bounce following another universe contracting – but quantum theory could rule this out(New Scientist)
Is it time to aim for 1.7°C as the new limit for global warming? 18. July 2025 (14:00) With the world on the cusp of passing 1.5°C of warming, scientists are turning their attention to defining a new limit for temperature rises – but not everyone agrees that we should(New Scientist)
Little red dot galaxies have now been found in our local universe 18. July 2025 (11:00) Small, compact galaxies seen in the early universe have puzzled astronomers – finding these unusual objects closer to home could provide hints about how they form(New Scientist)
AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles 18. July 2025 (00:00) A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That means households and small businesses could face higher electricity bills – even if AI demand falters(New Scientist)
Billions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakes 17. July 2025 (21:00) Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts program is a globe-spanning earthquake early-warning system that uses billions of phone sensors to detect seismic shaking and alert those at risk(New Scientist)
Genetically tailored microbes could tweak our microbiomes 17. July 2025 (21:00) Researchers have genetically engineered gut microbes to absorb compounds that contribute to kidney stones – and to thrive in the competitive gut microbiome(New Scientist)
Neanderthal groups had their own local food culture 17. July 2025 (07:00) A comparison of cut marks on bones reveals that Neanderthal groups living fairly close to each other had their own distinct ways of butchering animals(New Scientist)
