How Iranians Feel Now
The fragile cease-fire has brought relief. But hope for change seems farther away than ever.
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Why can’t humans regenerate limbs? New research offers a clue
April 9, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Why can’t humans regenerate limbs? New research offers a clue Oxygen and hyaluronic acid may play a role in tissue recovery and regeneration, two new studies suggest By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron Cross section of a regenerating tadpole limb. Say you…
7 words and phrases that undermine your authority
Small language habits can weaken your message without you realizing it. Here’s what to eliminate to sound more confident. Nobody wants to sound weak. We all have a desire to be heard and taken seriously when we speak in meetings and other situations. But so many people pack their prose with words that discourage people…
2026 Masters odds, bets, Friday predictions: Picks to win from 10,000 simulations
The first round of the 2026 Masters didn’t disappoint, setting the stage for a thrilling final three rounds. The 2026 Masters leaderboard looks somewhat similar to last year’s edition, as reigning champion Rory McIlroy sits atop at 5 under. He’s a co-leader entering Round 2, alongside Sam Burns, as the former LSU Tiger seeks his…
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Lebanon Impasse Threatens Cease-Fire
Israel said it would continue striking the Iran-backed militia. Iran said it would not attend peace talks with the United States in Pakistan if the truce was not extended to Lebanon.
Is this the most niche scientific tourist attraction in the world?
Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Going places Earth is a big planet with a lot of people on it, which means that even the most niche of interests can find their expression…
ChatGPT finally offers $100/month Pro plan
OpenAI announced on Thursday something that power users have been asking for forever: a $100/month plan. Until now, plans were priced at: free (which now includes ads), an $8/month Go plan (that also includes ads), a $20/month Plus plan (ad free), and then all the way up to a $200 Pro plan (also ad free)….
MEENA HARRIS INTRODUCES NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK “MAYA’S BIG QUESTION”
Meena Harris’ book “Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea” introduced readers to Maya. Now, she’s continuing the story with a new title, “Maya’s Big Question,” centered on curiosity and asking bigger questions. Harris revealed the cover on Instagram and shared what readers can expect from Maya’s next chapter. “It’s about a little girl named Maya (who…
New Research on How Brand Associations Drive Customer Spending
In a recent article, we showed that measuring a brand’s customer surplus value, or the dollar value customers feel a brand delivers, helps predict which customers will remain loyal and which are likely to churn. However, while customer surplus value provides a powerful summary of how valuable a brand is to customers, it does not…