Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought 29. April 2026 (18:00) A wave of dinosaur discoveries over the past decade has completely reshaped our understanding of these long-extinct animals. Palaeontologist Dave Hone spills the secrets of how dinosaurs lived, from how social they were to how much they really fought (New Scientist)
The chips in your phone are probably broken – and that's a good thing 29. April 2026 (16:00) Reports suggest that Apple is using defective chips originally destined for high-end devices to create its latest affordable laptop. Reusing partially broken chips is common practice for all device makers and produces less waste(New Scientist)
Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe 29. April 2026 (12:53) Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot spell that hit 30°C inside the Arctic circle(New Scientist)
Is consciousness more fundamental to reality than quantum physics? 28. April 2026 (18:00) The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new kind of science is under construction that centres conscious experience – and might unravel the universe’s biggest mysteries(New Scientist)
Humanoid robots may be about to break the 100-metre sprint record 28. April 2026 (16:00) Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the 100-metre sprint record. But why are companies so keen to create speedy robots that have no obvious application in homes or factories?(New Scientist)
How I pay almost nothing to power my house and electric car 28. April 2026 (12:00) The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has seen energy prices soar, but Alice Klein pays just A$25 (£13) a month for her electricity, even when charging an electric car or running an air conditioner.(New Scientist)
