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Ian Sample is science editor of the Guardian. Before joining the newspaper in 2003, he was a journalist at New Scientist and worked at the Institute of Physics as a journal editor. He has a PhD in biomedical materials from Queen Mary's, University of London. Ian also presents the Science Weekly podcast
May 2026
Where did the cruise ship hantavirus come from and what happens next?
As the remaining passengers head for the Canary Islands we look at how the virus spreads and what is being done
Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
Participants took 25mg of psilocybin, reporting deeper psychological insight and better wellbeing a month later
Slow Alzheimer’s diagnoses ‘mean UK patients missing out on experimental treatments’
Alzheimer’s Research UK says patients at risk of being left behind as lack of formal or accurate diagnoses closes door to trials
April 2026
Science Weekly
Sub-two-hour marathon, spooky houses explained and why is UK health in decline? – podcast
Friendly AI chatbots more likely to support conspiracy theories, study finds
Home blood pressure checks could reduce risks after hypertensive pregnancy
Four-fifths of UK mental health nurses say their workload is unmanageable
Drug use in England spikes during heatwaves and big sports events, research finds
Spooky feelings in old houses may be caused by boiler sounds, study suggests
Science Weekly
Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’ – podcast
AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players
Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’
Science Weekly
Mythos: are fears over new AI model panic or PR? – podcast
Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds
Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say
‘Oscar of science’ awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision
Science Weekly
The surprising value of boring chats, ‘super El Niño’ and Alzheimer’s evidence reviewed – podcast
Effect of ‘gamechanger’ Alzheimer’s drugs ‘trivial’, review concludes
Science Weekly
Helium: the invisible gas that powers AI, and why it’s in short supply – podcast
Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers
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