Protein fragments that repair skin damage could be added to cosmetics
When applied to skin on the forearms, two of these fragments increased levels of key structures that are known to…
There’s a huge radioactive slab of volcanic granite buried on the moon
A block of granite on the far side of the moon used to be the inside of a volcano –…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lands new job at Microsoft after surprise firing
The head of one of the world's leading AI companies was fired for not being 'candid' with the board, then…
The biggest science news stories of 2023 as chosen by New Scientist
AI chatbots and a weight-loss drug swept the world, temperature records tumbled and India landed on the moon in a…
Australia places A$1 billion bet on quantum computing firm PsiQuantum
A joint investment by the Australian federal government and the government of Queensland makes PsiQuantum one of the largest dedicated…
Edible gel prevents and treats alcohol intoxication in mice
Mice given unlimited access to alcohol recovered faster after consuming a gel based on a milk protein, with the same…
AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles
A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That…
Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition – what do we do?
Childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of undernutrition for the first time, suggesting efforts to combat malnutrition will have to…
NASA unveils new spacesuit for Artemis moon mission astronauts
A spacesuit designed for the Artemis moon missions is much lighter than those worn by the Apollo astronauts, and allows…
Losing weight is good for your health – even if you regain it
People who have obesity and lose weight through behavioural weight loss programmes have lower risks for heart disease and type…