The world, the universe and us: We're relaunching our weekly podcast 03. May 2025 (12:00) After 300 episodes of New Scientist Weekly, it's time for a refresh. Our flagship podcast has a new name but remains a show that can restore optimism and nourish your brain(New Scientist)
Tiny rewards can protect the grid from a surge in electric vehicles 02. May 2025 (19:10) As the number of electric vehicles increases, their increased demand could strain the grid – but small financial incentives convinced drivers to ease that demand by charging during off-peak hours(New Scientist)
Innovative antivenom may work against the world's deadliest snakes 02. May 2025 (18:00) Scientists have created an antivenom that has shown promise against some of the world's deadliest snakes after collecting antibodies from a hyperimmune man who exposed himself to their toxins(New Scientist)
Best evidence yet that dolphin whistles are like a shared language 02. May 2025 (16:00) While dolphins are known to transmit information in their whistles, until now it hasn't been clear whether the marine mammals used the same sounds to indicate a shared understanding of a concept(New Scientist)
Dark energy bombshell sparks race to find a new model of the universe 02. May 2025 (14:00) ‘Shocking’ results from a major astronomical study have raised doubts about the standard model of cosmology, forcing scientists to consider new ways of understanding dark energy and gravity(New Scientist)
Your deepest-held beliefs form a pattern than can be predicted by AI 02. May 2025 (10:39) Knowing someone's position on a contentious topic can allow you to predict their views in other areas, thanks to an artificial intelligence that maps patterns between beliefs(New Scientist)
Brain signals can change the gut microbiome in as little as 2 hours 01. May 2025 (23:31) We have known for years that the gut microbiome can alter brain function, but now research in mice is suggesting that the opposite is also true – that the brain modifies gut bacteria(New Scientist)
