How government use of AI could hurt democracy 12. July 2025 (00:00) Countries are eager to use AI to automate some government processes, but this risks eroding citizens’ trust and feelings of democratic control – because AI mistakes can ruin their lives(New Scientist)
We may have finally solved an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray puzzle 11. July 2025 (22:30) The IceCube neutrino detector has allowed researchers to resolve a debate about what types of particles make up ultra-high-energy cosmic rays – but much remains unknown about these rare events(New Scientist)
Artificial cooling 'urgent' for Great Barrier Reef after warming spike 11. July 2025 (15:00) A drop in shipping emissions has caused a surge in warming at the Great Barrier Reef, fuelling calls for drastic actions such as marine cloud brightening to lower the risk of coral bleaching(New Scientist)
Climate could warm another 0.5°C if we fail to capture far more CO2 11. July 2025 (13:00) Models suggest that meeting climate targets will be virtually impossible without steep emissions cuts paired with a huge expansion of carbon management technologies(New Scientist)
Why bizarre Cold War hoverboats are making a comeback 10. July 2025 (23:56) Sea-skimming crafts – which fly just above the water – were once considered Cold War relics of a failed Soviet experiment. Now, China and the US are resurrecting the technology as a possible Pacific conflict looms(New Scientist)
Fatal genetic disorder treated by replacing the brain's immune cells 10. July 2025 (21:00) Microglia replacement therapy helps treat people with a rare genetic condition called ALSP, suggesting the approach could also work for other neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s(New Scientist)
Inhaled insulin may free children with type 1 diabetes from injections 10. July 2025 (19:00) Inhaled insulin is effective for controlling blood sugar levels in children with diabetes, providing them with a faster-acting, needle-free option to manage their condition(New Scientist)
