Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet 27. March 2026 (10:20) Kim Stanley Robinson opens his classic science fiction novel Red Mars in 2026. As the New Scientist Book Club embarks on reading it in April, he looks back on its origins – and how the idea of moving to Mars holds up today(New Scientist)
Why Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars is still a classic, 34 years on 27. March 2026 (10:15) As the New Scientist Book Club reads Kim Stanley Robinson’s science-fiction novel in April, George Bass digs into why this 1992 book still feels so relevant today(New Scientist)
Surprising G-spot found in the most detailed study of the penis yet 27. March 2026 (10:00) A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the “male G-spot”(New Scientist)
Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet 27. March 2026 (10:00) A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the “male G-spot”(New Scientist)
Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes 26. March 2026 (19:00) Pieces of jawbone and teeth found in Egypt have been identified as a new early ape species named Masripithecus moghraensis, which lived about 17 million years ago(New Scientist)
Computer finds flaw in major physics paper for first time 26. March 2026 (15:56) A computer language designed to robustly verify mathematical theorems and expose logical flaws has been turned towards a physics paper – and spotted an error. The discovery raises questions about how many other papers may harbour similar issues(New Scientist)
Temperature gets a new definition using a quantum device 26. March 2026 (09:00) A device that relies on quantum effects and oversized atoms may be a more reliable way to measure temperature that doesn't require calibration(New Scientist)
