science
Artefacts hint at cultural exchange between Neanderthals and humans
A cave on the Turkish Mediterranean coast was inhabited first by Neanderthals and then Homo sapiens, but the continuity of tools and personal objects suggests there was some sharing of culture between the two species Source link
5 things to know about sunscreen, according to a skin cancer expert
How much sunscreen should you be using, when should you apply it, and are there any downsides to doing so? Skin cancer expert Rachel Neale is here to answer all of these questions and more Source link
Evocative photos of Canadian Arctic win New Scientist Editors Award
Natalya Saprunova’s photo series exploring coastal erosion and permafrost thaw across Inuvialuit territories in Canada has won the New Scientist Editors Award at the Earth Photo 2026 competition Source link
Have scientists really made a living cell from scratch? Not quite
A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it’s not really a living organism – yet Source link
Do you want your underwear with added probiotics?
Feedback is informed of an exciting new development in underwear design from a brand that says it infuses its products with beneficial bacteria to nourish the skin microbiome Source link
This thoughtful book will make you look at the wonders of trees anew
Aya Koda’s Tree is an account of the late writer’s visits to Japan’s most famous, and ancient, trees. Featured in Wim Wenders’s film Perfect Days, it is original and thought-provoking, says Rowan Hooper Source link
Slowdown of AMOC ocean current may be gradual and reversible
Scientists worry that a surge of meltwater from Greenland could irreversibly collapse the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but new modelling suggests the weakening of the current could be reversed if CO2 levels come back down Source link
The world's fastest spider tops 3.5 metres per second
The most comprehensive database ever compiled of how fast arachnids can run has shown how leg anatomy and evolutionary history influence spiders’ running speed Source link
Humans sleep the least of all apes – is it the secret to our success?
Sleep is essential, yet humans have evolved to need so little of it. When evolutionary anthropologist David Samson delved into our ancient past to find the reasons why, he discovered surprising ways to get a better night’s rest Source link
Your menstrual cycle may affect how well vaccines work
Women who were vaccinated against covid-19 in the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle reported having a breakthrough infection sooner than those vaccinated during their follicular phase Source link