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Published — 25 August 2026 ⏭ New Scientist

Finding the last Neanderthal

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“It's a tiny cave but you have a record and a fossilisation of something unique, which are the very last moment of the Neanderthal populations”, says palaeoanthropologist Ludovic Slimak.In our latest interview, we explore the overlap between these two human species, what may have led to the Neanderthals' disappearance, and what Grotte Mandrin in France's Rhône Valley can reveal about our deep past.

Tap the link to watch the full interview - https://youtu.be/KXTZt8LG0Lk
Published — 23 August 2026 ⏭ New Scientist

What does author of The Dog Stars think of the film adaptation?

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What does author of The Dog Stars think of the film adaptation?

The New Scientist Book Club has been reading Peter Heller’s post-apocalyptic novel The Dog Stars in August. He joined head of books Alison Flood to discuss the trend for dystopian fiction, how he didn’t plan anything before writing the book – and what it felt like to watch Ridley Scott’s film adaptation, released later this month.

Watch the full interview: https://www.newscientist.com/podcasts/
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