New Year's resolutions work better if you know what to measure 23. December 2025 (19:00) From our immune systems to our microbiomes, if you're planning to make health improvements in the new year, having an eye on the numbers can help set you up for success(New Scientist)
Alpine communities face uncertain future after 2025 glacier collapse 23. December 2025 (18:00) Careful slope monitoring prevented mass casualties in the landslide at Blatten, Switzerland, this year, but mountain communities may face a growing risk of disasters(New Scientist)
How to extend and improve your life by getting more creative 23. December 2025 (17:00) Growing evidence reveals that creativity is one of the best-kept secrets for boosting your health. From live theatre to a quick crafting break, here’s how to harness the power of art in your everyday life(New Scientist)
The best space pictures of 2025, from supernovae to moon landings 23. December 2025 (15:00) The year’s most memorable moments from astronomy and space exploration include a double-detonating supernova, a private moon landing and a stunning lunar eclipse(New Scientist)
How lab-grown lichen could help us to build habitations on Mars 23. December 2025 (13:00) Scientists cultivating partnerships of fungi and algae believe their invention has far-out implications for how we create the buildings of the future(New Scientist)
Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease showed great promise in 2025 23. December 2025 (12:00) An experimental gene therapy seems to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease by about 75 per cent, and researchers are working to make its complicated delivery much more practical(New Scientist)
Europa's thick ice may hinder the search for life in its oceans 23. December 2025 (09:00) The liquid ocean on Jupiter’s moon Europa appears to be completely sealed off from the planet’s surface, which may reduce the chances of finding life there(New Scientist)
New Scientist changed the UK's freedom of information laws in 2025 22. December 2025 (18:00) By requesting copies of the then-UK technology secretary's ChatGPT logs, New Scientist set a precedent for how freedom of information laws apply to chatbot interactions, helping to hold governments to account(New Scientist)
