The mystery of how volcanic lightning happens has been solved 18. March 2026 (17:00) When particles in volcanic ash cloud rub together, some pick up positive charge and others negative – now physicists have finally elucidated how these different charges are determined(New Scientist)
The neuroscientist who wants us to be nicer to psychopaths 18. March 2026 (17:00) Abigail Marsh has found that many psychopaths don’t want to be cruel and uncaring, and argues that they deserve support to help them get there(New Scientist)
Psychedelics may be no better than antidepressants for depression 18. March 2026 (16:00) Drugs like psilocybin that induce psychedelic effects have shown promise for treating depression. Now, a review of the evidence suggests that they are effective, but no more so than traditional antidepressants(New Scientist)
Google rerouted hundreds of flights to cut climate-warming contrails 18. March 2026 (15:41) A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming(New Scientist)
Google rerouted over 100 flights to cut climate-warming contrails 18. March 2026 (15:41) A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming(New Scientist)
Google modified over 100 flights to cut climate-warming contrails 18. March 2026 (15:41) A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming(New Scientist)
Route-planning AI cut climate-warming contrails on over 100 flights 18. March 2026 (15:41) A weather-forecasting AI was used to recommend routes for American Airlines flights between the US and Europe to reduce the formation of contrails, which contribute to global warming(New Scientist)
Social media is a defective product 17. March 2026 (17:21) Two lawsuits are being brought against giant tech firms for the dangers their apps pose to young people. Columnist Annalee Newitz says the outcome of those cases could dramatically change social media for the better(New Scientist)
