Scientists unveil first microbe engineered for Mars as step toward terraforming
A small nonprofit research organization has announced the creation of a microorganism adapted to Martian conditions, marking what its leaders describe as an early step toward potentially transforming the red planet into a more Earth-like world.
» readA journalist reflects on four landmark science stories from three decades on the newsdesk
A former New Scientist journalist has shared memories of covering major scientific breakthroughs between 1986 and 2018. The author described the rapid changes in journalism during that period, from typewriters to internet fact-checking.
» readArctic sea ice is shrinking in both summer and winter, satellite data show.
Nearly five decades of satellite observations reveal that Arctic sea ice is declining in both summer and winter, with much of the remaining ice becoming younger and thinner.
» readBee Confidence Affects Waggle Dance Intensity, Study Finds
A study published earlier this year in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology showed that honeybees adjust the intensity of their waggle dances based on how confident they are in the directions they are giving.
» readTestosterone therapy for menopause lacks strong evidence despite rising popularity, experts say
The use of testosterone therapy for menopause symptoms is increasing, with a 58.7% rise in off-label prescriptions to women in the U.S. between 2024 and 2025, yet experts caution that scientific evidence supporting its benefits remains limited.
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