Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact site stayed hot for millions of years 09. June 2026 (12:01) Drill cores at the impact site of the Chicxulub asteroid show evidence that, alongside widespread destruction, the collision created a vast underground ecosystem filled with hot water that sheltered microbial life(New Scientist)
A cosmic case of mistaken identity that can only be solved right now 09. June 2026 (11:00) Brown dwarfs are somewhere between the size of a planet and a star, so how could we have potentially mistaken two of them for distant galaxies? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein argues that solving this cosmic mix-up is particularly possible now, as galaxy research has never been stronger(New Scientist)
Why we should all take quantum physics extremely personally 09. June 2026 (10:00) Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan(New Scientist)
You don't need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet 08. June 2026 (20:14) Anthropic has warned that recursive-self-improving AI could be on the horizon, but the truth is the company is more immediately concerned with marketing itself for a blockbuster initial public offering on the stock market, says Matthew Sparkes(New Scientist)
What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa 08. June 2026 (20:00) The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how archaeologists are rethinking this critical part of our history(New Scientist)
What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry? 08. June 2026 (20:00) Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline(New Scientist)
Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland 08. June 2026 (20:00) A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy(New Scientist)
Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images? 08. June 2026 (19:02) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned tech firms, including Apple and Google, that they must voluntarily implement tools to stop children sharing explicit images, but experts warn this is easier said than done(New Scientist)
Half the world's reservoirs could be clogged up with dirt by 2060 08. June 2026 (17:05) Each decade the world is losing over 7 per cent of its freshwater storage capacity to sediment build-up, according to an analysis of over half a million reservoirs(New Scientist)
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies 08. June 2026 (16:00) One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind(New Scientist)
