New Scientist magazine 36 - single issue

New Scientist no. 36, 2026 – Beat the Heat: How we can train our bodies for hotter summers

New Scientist explores how the human body can adapt to longer, hotter summers and where the limits lie. Also: which medicines can preserve your strength as you age? An exclusive look inside the homes of the last Neanderthals, what to expect from the record-breaking El Niño, the world's fastest star, 132 ways to fix particle physics, and a unique whale feast.

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