Why abandoning psychedelic research in the 1970s was a blow to science 01. October 2025 (20:00) Work on medical uses of mind-altering substances was sidelined for decades by the political backlash against drugs, a misstep that has echoes in today’s intolerance of some fields of study(New Scientist)
Why 'beauty factories' could solve two massive cosmological mysteries 01. October 2025 (20:00) Facilities that make particles called B mesons may seem obscure, but they could help explain why there is more matter than antimatter and what dark matter is, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein(New Scientist)
Endearing photos of bats show clever adaptations like long tongues 01. October 2025 (20:00) In his book The Genius Bat, ecologist Yossi Yovel explains why these mammals are a vital part of ecosystems, pollinating plants and keeping insect populations in check(New Scientist)
Exploring PMS is a great idea, but The Period Brain can be simplistic 01. October 2025 (20:00) Premenstrual syndrome and its symptoms is neglected by science, so Sarah Hill's new book is welcome. But it needs more on genetics, not just lifestyle changes, says Alexandra Thompson(New Scientist)
Prepare to enjoy four spectacular supermoons in a row 01. October 2025 (20:00) If you are a fan of the moon, then the next four months will give you something special to watch out for, says Abigail Beall(New Scientist)
The mystery of highly reactive oxygen has finally been solved 01. October 2025 (18:00) Singlet oxygen can be damaging in both cells and batteries but it has taken almost 60 years to work out exactly when it shows up in chemical reactions within both(New Scientist)
