Intermittent fasting probably doesn’t help with weight loss 16. February 2026 (02:00) Intermittent fasting appears to be no better than doing nothing when it comes to helping people who are overweight or have obesity lose weight(New Scientist)
These 5 diets could add years to your life even if you have bad genes 13. February 2026 (20:00) Five dietary patterns that involve eating lots of plants have been linked with living up to three years longer, even among people who are genetically predisposed to have a shorter life(New Scientist)
World’s oldest cold virus found in 18th-century woman's lungs 13. February 2026 (18:00) Finding rhinoviruses, which cause the common cold, in preserved medical specimens and analysing their RNA genome could let us trace the evolution of human illness(New Scientist)
Accidental discovery hints at mystery structures within our brain 13. February 2026 (16:00) Scientists may have stumbled across a network of vessels in the brain that helps clear out waste fluid – a discovery that could "represent a paradigm shift in our understanding of all neurodegenerative diseases"(New Scientist)
CAR T-cell therapy may slow neurodegenerative conditions like ALS 13. February 2026 (13:00) Immune cells in the brain that go rogue contribute to the death of neurons, so getting rid of them may slow the progression of neurodegenerative conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(New Scientist)
Why self-expansion is the key to long-lasting love and friendship 13. February 2026 (09:00) A growing body of psychological research shows that the best relationships – romantic or otherwise – come with a feeling of personal growth. Columnist David Robson explores the evidence-backed ways to broaden our horizons and connect more deeply with our loves, our friends and ourselves(New Scientist)
Weird inside-out planet system may have formed one world at a time 12. February 2026 (20:00) The planets around a nearby star seem to be in the wrong order, hinting that they formed through a different mechanism than the familiar one by which most systems grow(New Scientist)
