Why cloning anyone – even Jim Carrey – isn't the best plan ever 15. April 2026 (20:00) Feedback discovers that a conspiracy theory has formed that various celebrities have been replaced by clones, and sees just a few small problems with the idea(New Scientist)
The biggest threat to Chernobyl is no longer radiation 15. April 2026 (20:00) Forty years after the world’s biggest nuclear disaster, the safety of Chernobyl hangs in the balance – though not because of the radiation risk(New Scientist)
Largest ever map of universe captures 47 million galaxies and quasars 15. April 2026 (18:00) The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has finished the most detailed survey of the universe to date, and the resulting map will help researchers understand an apparent weakening of dark energy(New Scientist)
Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans 15. April 2026 (18:00) A detailed analysis of the best-preserved Neanderthal infant skeleton ever found suggests that our ancient relatives grew much faster as young children(New Scientist)
Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet? 14. April 2026 (20:41) The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat as part of an optimum diet. So, how much beef should we really be eating, and how does it impact our well-being?(New Scientist)
Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans? 14. April 2026 (20:24) The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist Michael Marshall details a surprising new hypothesis that suggests they may have come from us(New Scientist)
