Sci-fi thriller Dissolution smartly interweaves time travel and memory 26. February 2025 (19:00) In his new novel Dissolution, Nicholas Binge plays with time travel and memory to craft a thriller reminiscent of Memento and Inception. It is well-deserving of its upcoming big screen treatment, says Emily H. Wilson(New Scientist)
A spat over sand eels threatens puffins and other iconic seabirds 26. February 2025 (19:00) Overfishing of small fish has led to population declines in the birds that feed on them. Now the UK government's attempts to protect this crucial resource faces a serious challenge(New Scientist)
How a theory about maleness could explain the state of the world 26. February 2025 (19:00) Feedback is intrigued by a theory arguing that when maleness is threatened, men overcompensate with increased support for war and homophobia – and interest in SUVs(New Scientist)
Why humanoid robots are missing the point 26. February 2025 (19:00) Why pour so much technological effort into developing a human-shaped robot when it could be any shape at all, asks Leah Crane(New Scientist)