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Huge black holes still cannot account for dark matter

A Nature report says even extremely massive black holes cannot explain dark matter. The finding narrows the search for what makes up the universe’s missing mass.

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Why the world’s first spinal cord transplant is controversial

New Scientist examines the controversy surrounding the world’s first spinal cord transplant. The case has raised questions about the strength of the evidence, the ethics of the procedure, and how its clinical claims are being presented. It matters because a claimed medical first could influence patient expectations and future spinal cord research.

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Review: Blue Planet III is BBC and Attenborough's best yet

New Scientist reviews Blue Planet III, calling it the best series yet from the BBC and David Attenborough. The nature documentary continues their long collaboration and is likely to draw attention to ocean life and conservation.

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Can tiny microbes play a mighty role in the climate fight?

New Scientist examines whether microorganisms could be harnessed to help tackle climate change. The article weighs their potential and limits as climate solutions. Microbes influence carbon and greenhouse gases, so understanding their role could shape mitigation strategies.

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Why Water Cools More Slowly Than It Heats

New Scientist’s explainer examines why water cannot be cooled as quickly as it can be heated, focusing on heat transfer and thermodynamics. The question matters for understanding everyday physics and for designing efficient cooling systems.

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Why dogs obey instructions while cats often ignore them

New Scientist examines why dogs usually follow human instructions while cats largely ignore them, citing differences in domestication, social cognition, and motivation. The explanation helps clarify common pet behavior and how humans communicate with different animals.

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Review: Emily St. John Mandel’s Exit Party falls short of her best

New Scientist reviews Emily St. John Mandel’s novel Exit Party and concludes it is not her strongest book. The review offers guidance for readers and fans deciding whether to read it.

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King’s Observatory on market for £18 million

The King’s Observatory, a historic royal scientific site in Richmond, London, has been listed for sale at £18 million. The property is notable for its ties to King George III and the history of astronomy. Its sale could draw interest from preservationists and wealthy buyers.

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Weekly science Q&A column featuring this week's reader questions

New Scientist published its regular weekly installment of reader-submitted questions, part of the magazine's long-running "Last Word"-style feature in which readers pose everyday science queries and others answer them. There is no single news event here; it is routine editorial content rather than a reported development.