OpenAI is one company testing how well its technology can perform on mathematical tests Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Mathematicians have never been so sought after by the world’s richest people. At universities across the world, academics are seeing their colleagues mysteriously disappear and join private companies. Some of these companies are household names, like OpenAI and…
CAR T-cell therapy can be very effective against cancer, and it might be about to get more accessible Nemes Laszlo/Shutterstock CAR T-cell therapy, when someone’s immune cells are genetically engineered to kill cancer cells, is highly effective for treating certain types of cancer, but it is too expensive to be widely available worldwide. But utilising…
Fifa is under investigation over its ticket pricing ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating the association over allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans” over the sale of tickets. Fans have reportedly been “misled” about the location of seats, including through the creation…
In 2026, Donald Trump’s use of social media has escalated. The BBC sifted through thousands of posts on his platform Truth Social to analyse what the president has been saying and when. What was the busiest day? When are the busiest hours? What type of content does President Trump share? Ros Atkins explains what he’s…
“Since tips go straight to staff, it is quite likely that restaurants are using tips as a way to increase salaries without footing the bill,” says Harris. “The UK hospitality industry is on its knees, with restaurant owners being squeezed by VAT, increased minimum wage, national insurance, and increased food and utility bills.
El Temach’s earnings from content, including these shows, is sizeable. According to our analysis, from April 2025-26 El Temach made an estimated $1.5m (£1.1m) from social media views alone. He also made $200,000-300,000 (£149,000-£223,211) from YouTube “Super Chats” – in which fans pay to boost the prominence of their comments during livestreams, often asking for…
The famous Tree of Life in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya © Yann Arthus-Bertrand In the parched terrain of Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, the spiderweb of animal tracks that splay out from an ancient acacia, known as the Tree of Life, are reminiscent of roots. The scene is a reminder of the fragility of…
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 The ship comes in We asked, you answered. Feedback wondered what adjective would best describe the Wikipedia page for the Ship of Theseus paradox. As…
A scene from Mirror by the Alexander Whitley Dance Company Oskein Traditional ballet with tutus and pointe shoes is my preferred night at the theatre, but I enjoyed a contemporary piece recently at London’s Sadler’s Wells East. The piece, Mirror, by the Alexander Whitley Dance Company, will also be at the city’s Royal Opera House…
Pendulum clocks were much more accurate than those that came before Panumas Nikhomkhai / Alamy The first complete design for a quantum grandfather clock uses a single atom, tiny mirrors and light. Building it could help our understanding of what makes any clock accurate in the quantum realm and explore ideas at the edge of…