Volcanoes had lower greenhouse gas emissions in Earth's past 19. January 2026 (11:00) Eruptions from volcanic arcs, found where tectonic plates converge, are one of the major drivers of natural carbon emissions, but a model of Earth’s ancient carbon cycle suggests this is a relatively recent phenomenon(New Scientist)
First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force 17. January 2026 (01:01) A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken effect(New Scientist)
Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100 16. January 2026 (17:00) Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a long lifespan, particularly among older people who are underweight(New Scientist)
Amateur mathematicians solve long-standing maths problems with AI 16. January 2026 (16:24) Professional mathematicians have been stunned by the progress amateurs have made in solving long-standing problems with the assistance of AI tools, and say it could lead to a new way of doing mathematics(New Scientist)
How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing 16. January 2026 (16:00) If your New Year’s resolution is to understand quantum computing this year, take a cue from a 9-year-old podcaster talking to some of the biggest minds in the field, says quantum columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan(New Scientist)
Earliest ever supernova sheds light on the first stars 16. January 2026 (13:00) The James Webb Space Telescope has picked up the light from a massive star that exploded about a billion years after the birth of the universe(New Scientist)
A leading use for quantum computers might not need them after all 16. January 2026 (13:00) Understanding a molecule that plays a key role in nitrogen fixing – a chemical process that enables life on Earth – has long been thought of as problem for quantum computers, but now a classical computer may have solved it(New Scientist)
