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Science Breakthroughs and Insights
Recent scientific advancements include a virus treatment for pancreatic cancer, the potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin, and new photography from Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The Selfish Gene's anniversary is also celebrated.
Coverage timeline — 5 articles
New Scientist
Dive into the opening of The Selfish Gene's first chapter 'Why are people?', the New Scientist Book Club’s read for June to mark 50 years since the popular science classic was first published
2026-05-29 08:30 UTC
New Scientist
Even if you’ve never bought any cryptocurrency, like columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan, your money may be affected by Bitcoin’s fate – which is uncertain, as quantum computing advances are threatening to make the encryption protecting it useless
2026-05-29 09:00 UTC
New Scientist
A cancer-killing virus has stopped pancreatic tumours from growing and spreading in three people in an initial safety trial, raising hopes that it may help to beat the deadly condition
2026-05-29 09:00 UTC
New Scientist
Inspired by Shannon Vallor's book The AI Mirror, this compelling piece looks at how we are being affected by our deepening interactions with tech
2026-05-27 18:00 UTC
New Scientist
From Kenya's Tree of Life to a Svalbard glacier, these stunning photos are taken from a new book by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, whose The Earth From Above was a smash hit 25 years ago
2026-05-27 18:00 UTC