The dairy industry’s green claims are under scrutiny Witthaya/Getty Images The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are flooding the public with promises to tackle global warming, but almost all are greenwashing, a new analysis claims. Animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, responsible for at least 16.5 per cent of all global…
Josie Ford Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Moon wanderings Readers may have heard that the Artemis II crew successfully travelled around the moon and back to Earth this month. A lot has…
A person’s biological age, which measures damage to the body over time, can be improved through lifestyle changes like better diet and exercise Burt Glinn / Magnum Photos The Age CodeDavid CoxHarperCollins Every good narrative needs an inciting incident – something to kick-start the protagonist into action. For freelance health journalist David Cox, it arrived…
Phoebe Watts for New Scientist; Getty Images “This is Poppy,” says Howard Greenwood, proudly showing me his prize cow. In truth, though, “cow” is charming nuclear research slang. Poppy is a slim glass column filled with radioactive waste that lives not in a pasture, but in a high-security lab. Greenwood and his team here at…
Ace in action during a match in December 2025 Sony AI Ace, an autonomous robot powered by AI, cutting-edge sensors and an extremely dexterous arm with eight joints, has played competition-rule table tennis and beaten elite human competitors. The robot is the first machine to excel at the sport. It was the cerebral game of…
Resistance training has been examined as a possible way to relieve covid-19 symptoms Bailey-Cooper Photography/Alamy In the hunt for ways to alleviate long covid – a relatively new condition with no cure, experienced by millions of people worldwide after contracting covid-19 – exercise has been a bright spot. It’s drug-free, it costs nothing and a…
The race for the Rocket Richard Trophy has sparked a lively debate among hockey fans, particularly as Montreal Canadiens’ Cole Caufield has made a push up the goal-scoring leaderboard. Although he has been unable to catch Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon, who currently boasts 53 goals with one game remaining, the conversation surrounding the nature…
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs promise an exhilarating battle for hockey supremacy, especially after the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers were unexpectedly sidelined from postseason contention. With the playing field wide open, fans can look forward to a thrilling tournament featuring a mix of recent champions and teams that have long been absent from the…
The Detroit Tigers are riding high after an impressive 6-0 homestand that not only erased a five-game losing streak but also pushed them above .500 for the first time since late March. As they head to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox, the Tigers are eager to maintain their momentum.…
The Guardians kicked off their season in style with a thrilling series victory against the Orioles, igniting excitement among fans. Parker Messick emerged as a standout player, showcasing his talent with a remarkable no-hit bid that had the crowd buzzing. Austin Hedges’ exceptional performance behind the plate further amplified the team’s success, as he played…