Flourishing microalgae could offset emissions as the planet heats up 27. March 2025 (16:00) Photosynthesising microbes in soil may increase their activity as temperatures rise, offsetting some of the carbon emissions expected to be released from peatland and permafrost(New Scientist)
We've spotted auroras on Neptune for the first time 27. March 2025 (14:40) After 34 years of searching, astronomers have finally confirmed Neptune has auroras, thanks to data from the James Webb Space Telescope(New Scientist)
Quantum computers are on track to solve knotty mathematical problems 27. March 2025 (12:30) A quantum algorithm for solving mathematical problems related to knots could give us the first example of a quantum computer tackling a genuinely useful problem that would otherwise be impossible for a classical computer(New Scientist)
What is vibe coding, should you be doing it, and does it matter? 27. March 2025 (11:55) The rise of large language models like ChatGPT that can churn out computer code has led to a new term - vibe coding - for people who create software by asking AI to do it for them(New Scientist)
Ancient wasp may have used its rear end to trap flies 27. March 2025 (02:00) Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years ago had trap-like abdomens that they may have used to immobilise other insects(New Scientist)
The Ozempic era is only just beginning 26. March 2025 (19:00) In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large(New Scientist)
A controversial book about human diversity shows how biology unites us 26. March 2025 (19:00) From race and IQ to sex and gender, Herman Pontzer's new book Adaptable is an ambitious and enjoyable exploration of how understanding ourselves better can help us bridge divides(New Scientist)
How toilet waste is being rebranded as a valuable resource 26. March 2025 (19:00) From useful nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to cellulose for construction, there is treasure to be mined in our sewage, says Graham Lawton(New Scientist)
Rats come one step closer to becoming snobby and pretentious 26. March 2025 (19:00) Feedback is pleased to discover the latest research into the wine-identifying abilities of rats, but feels the rodents still have a long way to go before they are truly obnoxious to be around(New Scientist)
