Peptide-based substances are largely unproven and risky, experts say, but they’re gaining popularity among influencers and athletes—and the U.S. secretary of health
The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time
From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.
People are refusing transfusions from donors vaccinated against covid
Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays
Requests for blood from unvaccinated donors is harming patients
Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays
Monkeys walk around a virtual world using only their thoughts
Monkeys with around 300 electrodes implanted in their brain were able to steer avatars around different virtual environments
What to read this week: Emma Chapman’s mind-expanding Radio Universe
An imaginative and compelling book reveals how radio waves help us tune in to our universe – and even search for alien civilisations, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
New Scientist recommends Jamie Bartlett’s insightful How to Talk to AI
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Why cloning anyone – even Jim Carrey – isn’t the best plan ever
Feedback discovers that a conspiracy theory has formed that various celebrities have been replaced by clones, and sees just a few small problems with the idea
Startling images show how fake news isn’t just a 21st century issue
From huge geese to flying cars, these photographs from a new exhibition at the Rijksmuseum reveal how we have been manipulating images for over a century
When a naked mole rat queen dies, that usually means war—but not for this colony
When their queen dies, naked mole rat females usually wage bloody battles of succession. But peace may be possible, a new study suggests