Lithium-ion batteries could last longer with chemical tweak 15. January 2026 (21:00) It's difficult to form a protective coating that prolongs battery life at the battery's cathode, but there may be a low-cost chemical solution(New Scientist)
Body fat supports your health in surprisingly complex ways 15. January 2026 (20:00) Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it also regulates blood pressure and immunity(New Scientist)
Distant 'little red dot' galaxies may contain baby black holes 15. January 2026 (19:00) Since launching in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has found hundreds of distant and apparently bright galaxies dubbed "little red dots", and now it seems they may each carry a baby black hole(New Scientist)
6 ways to help your children have a healthy relationship with food 15. January 2026 (12:56) Getting kids to eat well can be a minefield and a source of tension. Nancy Bostock, a consultant paediatrician, says these are the six things she recommends when dealing with fussy eaters and the way we talk about food with kids.(New Scientist)
All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments 15. January 2026 (11:36) Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better than random guessing(New Scientist)
Why non-human culture should change how we see nature 14. January 2026 (19:00) Our growing understanding of how other animals also share skills and knowledge will help us chip away at the folly of human exceptionalism, say Philippa Brakes and Marc Bekoff(New Scientist)
