ALMA, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, Chile ESO/C. Malin Radio UniverseEmma ChapmanJohn Murray When he was 16 years old, Albert Einstein imagined chasing after a beam of light and, as the story goes, this feat of imagination helped him develop the now-famous theory of special relativity. Physicist Emma Chapman also chases a light signal through…
I don’t use AI chatbots, so you might wonder what use I could make of Jamie Bartlett’s book, How to Talk to AI. Well, this plain-speaking guide makes the compelling case that, despite their popularity, we don’t know how to speak to chatbots properly. Few of us have had adequate training on getting the most…
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 Doubling up If the internet is to be believed (it’s not), a growing proportion of celebrities have been replaced by clones. The latest to allegedly…
“The largest ear of corn grown”, photographed by W.H. Martin and published by The North American Post Card Co. in 1908 Rijksmuseum Rijksmuseum Remember that image of the late Pope Francis from 2023, looking hip in a huge, white puffer jacket? The photo went viral before it emerged that it had been generated by AI…
Reconstruction of a family of Neanderthals P.PLAILLY/E.DAYNES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Neanderthal babies may have physically dwarfed their Homo sapiens counterparts, according to a new study that examined an infant skeleton of one of our ancient hominin relatives. “We cannot say how advanced Neanderthal babies were in their behaviour,” says Ella Been at Ono Academic College in Israel.…
The bleak landscape of the Chernobyl exclusion zone Mykhaylo Palinchak It was 1.23am when disaster struck. A routine safety test led to a catastrophic explosion. Poor design and inadequate safety procedures saw radioactive material scattered around the globe. In just 48 hours, Chernobyl became the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. Forty years later,…
Other Cases to Consider Photograph: Louryn Strampe Spigen Tough Armor and Nano Pop MagFit Cases: These affordable cases both look and perform well for the price. The Nano Pop case was just a little too slippery for me, and the Tough Armor case kickstand was flimsier than I’d have liked. But if none of our…
The Montreal Canadiens continued their impressive run on Thursday night, defeating the New York Rangers 4-2 at Madison Square Garden. With this victory, the Canadiens have now secured seven consecutive wins, showcasing their resilience and determination as they navigate a challenging road trip. Despite Jakub Dobes’ recent stellar performances, head coach Martin St-Louis opted to…
Mike Gillis is reportedly considering the possibility of retooling the Toronto Maple Leafs, a move that could reshape the future of one of the NHL’s most storied franchises. In a detailed article by James Mirtle of The Athletic, Gillis’s previous pitch to former Penguins owner Mario Lemieux in 2021 is highlighted, raising the question of…
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making headlines as they prepare to welcome Konnor Griffin to their big league roster for the highly anticipated home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. In an exciting development, reports indicate that the 19-year-old superstar is on the verge of signing a record-breaking contract extension with the team. ESPN’s Buster Olney broke…