science
World's first subsea desalination facility will start running in 2026
Flocean, a Norwegian company, is set to open the world’s first commercial-scale subsea desalination plant, an approach that could cut the cost and energy used to make seawater drinkable Source link
2026 is set to be an even bigger year for weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists have already had an outsized influence on society, and with pill versions and more advanced formulations on the horizon, that looks set to continue Source link
Physicists stirred up controversy with scientific cooking tips in 2025
Cacio e pepe pasta and boiled eggs were the subjects of meticulous studies aiming to help cooks achieve perfection, but the reimagined recipes weren’t always well-received Source link
Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment'
Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April. Source link
Low on energy? A new understanding of rest could help revitalise you
There is a state of relaxation that few of us spend much time in, but which comes with profound well-being benefits. With healthier ageing, reduced risk of disease and feeling more energised all on offer, here’s how to get there Source link
BBC taken to secret location in Welsh mountains to find rare plant
BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt travels to Eryri – also known as Snowdonia – to find a rare plant. Source link
Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead. Source link
'Spectacular' progress has been made towards useful quantum computers
At the Q2B Silicon Valley conference, scientific and business leaders of the quantum computing industry hailed “spectacular” progress being made towards practical devices – but said that challenges remain Source link
BBC Inside Science
A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks. Source link
Bill Bryson on why he has updated A Short History of Nearly Everything
With the human family tree now more like a hedge and twice as many known moons, Bill Bryson talks to the New Scientist podcast about refreshing his 2003 bestselling book on science Source link