Mining the Arctic's precious resources is a fool's errand 23. April 2025 (20:00) With ice and permafrost thawing fast, nations are racing to exploit the Arctic's newly accessible treasures. Yet there are plenty of reasons why this may not be a great idea – and why we should treat the region as a scientific wonder instead(New Scientist)
An elegant account of how one ancient language went global 23. April 2025 (20:00) Hunting the origin of 40 per cent of the languages spoken today is a huge feat, but Laura Spinney's new book makes an excellent job of it(New Scientist)
Where is the TV drama to move the dial on climate change? 23. April 2025 (20:00) UK show Adolescence is sparking debate about the harm of social media. We need a series to do the same for the most pressing crisis of our times, says Bethan Ackerley(New Scientist)
Are ordinary people fighting a losing battle to go green? 23. April 2025 (20:00) Corporations and governments are playing fast and loose with environmental protections. Are there still ways we can make a difference as individuals, and live a climate-friendly life, asks Graham Lawton(New Scientist)
Chronicling nature activism in a coastal corner of India 23. April 2025 (20:00) Intertidal is Yuvan Aves's extraordinary, personal exploration of the rich wildlife offsetting the urbanity of Chennai, India. While its focus is a small strip of Indian coast, its issues are global(New Scientist)
Should you water your orchid with ice cubes? 23. April 2025 (20:00) There's a fierce debate raging in the horticulture world over whether adding ice cubes to your orchid is beneficial or damaging for this tropical plant. James Wong investigates(New Scientist)
Dire wolf 'de-extinction' criticised by conservation group 23. April 2025 (18:51) The attempted creation of dire wolves could undermine conservation efforts by making people think extinct species can be revived, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature(New Scientist)
Ultra-secure quantum data sent over existing internet cables 23. April 2025 (18:00) Two commercial telecommunications facilities have been connected by a secure quantum network that used existing fibre optic cables at room temperature – a key step towards a feasible quantum internet(New Scientist)
