science

The protein that protects tardigrade DNA from radiation and mutagenic chemicals was thought to be harmless, but can in fact have major downsides Source link

A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken effect Source link

Volunteers consider it relatively unacceptable to cancel social plans – but they are more forgiving if it’s someone else cancelling the plans Source link

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 Source link

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 Source link

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week Source link

How do we deal with anxiety generated by ever-accelerating change? Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar-Lewis’s The Uncertainty Toolkit sets out to empower us, but it’s a flawed read Source link

A Chinese application to the International Telecommunications Union suggests plans for the largest satellite mega constellation ever built – but something else might be going on here Source link

Easing stress is one of the healthiest pursuits you can embark on this January. Here are some evidence-backed ways to ground yourself in 2026 Source link

A few extra minutes of sleep per day or an extra half-serving of vegetables with dinner can add a year to our lives, according to an analysis of data from 60,000 people Source link