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The drug rapamycin has been linked to a longer life and we're starting to understand how it might have this effect
An ancient skull has finally shown us what the Denisovans looked like. Now it turns out they, not Neanderthals, might be our closest relatives, redrawing our family tree and transforming the hunt for Ancestor X
Dark-coloured cars can make a measurable difference on nearby air temperature, and in cities of millions the effect can add up and noticeably increase how hot it feels
A social media alert popping up on your phone could throw you off course for 7 seconds.
Edible microbeads made of vitamin E and seaweed helped rats lose weight by absorbing excess fat in their guts. Could the same trick work for humans?
The discovery that a small blue blob of neurons, the locus coeruleus, controls your mode of thinking suggests ways to increase learning, creativity, focus and alertness
A study of more than 6 million children finds that exposure to antibiotics in the womb or early in life tends not to increase the risk of autoimmunity – but the relationship is complicated
Surprising discoveries about the species responsible for 90 per cent of mushroom-related deaths is revealing the fungi kingdom to be even stranger than we had thought.
An AI image generator that uses light to produce images, rather than conventional computing hardware, could consume hundreds of times less energy.
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Ursula K. Le Guin's classic science fiction novel "The Dispossessed". Here, her son Theo Downes-Le Guin considers the artistic process behind it – and why it still resonates today
A new way to recycle the metal from scrap cars could eliminate millions of tonnes of waste each year and cut the carbon emissions from producing virgin aluminium.
Authors including literary heavyweight Ian McEwan and big hitters John Scalzi, Yume Kitasei and Cixin Liu have new sci-fi novels out this month
Social upheaval across Europe between 1250 and 1860 correlates with volcanic eruptions, reduced sunspot activity and surging food prices
From “trenfluencers” to complex drug regimens, influencers are reshaping how millions approach steroid use. Now, researchers are trying to catch up with what this means for our health?
In this latest instalment of Future Chronicles, an imagined history of future inventions, @rowhoop.bsky.social explores the advances that meant an optical telescope with an effective mirror size of 3000 km could be built on the moon.
Foods like goat or sheep milk and buckwheat are behind many cases of severe allergic reactions, but may not be listed as such on a product's label
Psychiatric medicine hasn't changed much since the 1960s. Could blocking the effects of chronic inflammation on the brain be the step change we need?
An ancient crocodile relative that lived around 70 million years ago was probably such a formidable predator that it could have eaten medium-sized dinosaurs for breakfast.
A bespoke brain implant seems to give long-term relief from chronic pain, with one recipient even becoming able to hug his wife for the first time in years.
Human delivers an unusually clear picture of Homo sapiens as a species shaped by climate, animals, plants, other hominins and the interactions of its own nomadic groups. Bethan Ackerley is enthralled
We are happy to inject synthetic substances into our faces in ever-increasing amounts, but reluctant to eat plant-based or cultivated fake meats. This inconsistent attitude has implications for sustainability, says Sophie Attwood
We already knew that farmed bivalves such as mussels and clams can help clean up dirty water, but could they have other green benefits?
Every wondered how exactly magic mushrooms seem to help treat depression? The psychedelic compound psilocybin (found in the mushrooms) seems to remodel connections in the MOUSE brain and decrease loops linked to repeating negative thoughts. #medicine #health 🧪 www.newscientist.com/article/2494...
The aurora borealis has been remarkably bright recently. Space weather physicist Tamitha Skov reveals what's going on and how worried we should be about a major solar storm
The New Scientist Book Club has just finished reading Alex Foster's sci-fi novel “Circular Motion”. We liked it – but there were calls for a bit more science in this slice of science fiction
Psilocybin appears to alter brain networks linked to repetitive negative thoughts, which may explain how the drug helps to treat some mental health conditions
For only the second time ever, scientists have analysed a new type of all-carbon molecule at room temperature, without the extreme conditions usually required to stabilise this type of molecule.
Research reveals that managers often take advantage of their hardest-working members of staff. David Robson has some advice for a frustrated reader
A strange flash of light from near the beginning of the universe could help astronomers map difficult-to-see gas in between galaxies, like a flashbulb in a dark room.
The brightest and most colourful glowing plants yet have been created by injecting phosphorescent chemicals directly into the leaves, but it's little more than a cheap gimmick, says Michael Le Page.
Scientists have long and studiously avoided claiming that other animals have language. Now, using the power of AI, they are on the verge of deciphering one
Declining youth mental health may mean that people are no longer at their unhappiest during middle age.
Electronic devices that dissolve in water could make it easier to create and recycle technology prototypes – and they could even inspire more sustainable commercial devices
A dinosaur fossil found in Morocco may be the most bizarrely and elaborately armoured vertebrate that has ever walked the Earth.
A man who had severe depression for more than 30 years has "experienced joy" after undergoing bespoke brain stimulation.
Microgravity makes it tricky to do simple tasks like eating, using the toilet and showering, so it's no wonder that performing CPR on someone whose heart stops beating in space is an extremely demanding procedure - but there could be a better way.
Why did Christianity grow from a niche sect to a religion followed by billions? Michael Marshall explores Alice Roberts’s latest book Domination
Weather apps regularly differ in their predictions for the same location – why is it so hard to predict local forecasts, and where can we get the best weather information?
You can feast guilt-free on farmed oysters and mussels as their production can have environmental benefits – but those probably don't include capturing carbon
People who do several very short bouts of strenuous activity each day are much less likely to die in the next few years than those who do no exercise at all
That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity
That the human mind treads a delicate line between order and disorder is a radical idea that’s gaining traction - and is changing our understanding of intelligence, consciousness and creativity
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Ursula K. Le Guin’s classic novel The Dispossessed. In this extract from its opening, we get our first glimpse of the planet Anarres
An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste
A social media alert popping up on your phone could throw you off course for 7 seconds.
An ancient skull has finally shown us what the Denisovans looked like. Now it turns out they, not Neanderthals, might be our closest relatives, redrawing our family tree and transforming the hunt for Ancestor X
Dark-coloured cars can make a measurable difference on nearby air temperature, and in cities of millions the effect can add up and noticeably increase how hot it feels
Edible microbeads made of vitamin E and seaweed helped rats lose weight by absorbing excess fat in their guts. Could the same trick work for humans?
The bad news - farmed oysters 🦪, mussels, clams and scallops are likely not a carbon-negative food as some claim 🧪 The good news - they are one of the greenest foods, with lower carbon footprints than some crops, and no need for freshwater or fertilisers www.newscientist.com/article/2494...
An AI image generator that uses light to produce images, rather than conventional computing hardware, could consume hundreds of times less energy.
We used to think that the brain reorganises itself after a limb is amputated, but now a study has turned that idea on its head.
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Ursula K. Le Guin's classic science fiction novel "The Dispossessed". Here, her son Theo Downes-Le Guin considers the artistic process behind it – and why it still resonates today
Authors including literary heavyweight Ian McEwan and big hitters John Scalzi, Yume Kitasei and Cixin Liu have new sci-fi novels out this month
If you find yourself endlessly taking your jacket on and off when the sun disappears behind clouds, a material that becomes thinner when you sweat could provide the solution.
Social upheaval across Europe between 1250 and 1860 correlates with volcanic eruptions, reduced sunspot activity and surging food prices
Foods like goat or sheep milk and buckwheat are behind many cases of severe allergic reactions, but may not be listed as such on a product's label
Psychiatric medicine hasn't changed much since the 1960s. Could blocking the effects of chronic inflammation on the brain be the step change we need?
An ancient crocodile relative that lived around 70 million years ago was probably such a formidable predator that it could have eaten medium-sized dinosaurs for breakfast.
A bespoke brain implant seems to give long-term relief from chronic pain, with one recipient even becoming able to hug his wife for the first time in years.
The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has helped forecast a powerful solar storm 15 hours before it hit Earth. The storms could disrupt electronic systems on Earth, and an early warning system could help limit the damage.
Human delivers an unusually clear picture of Homo sapiens as a species shaped by climate, animals, plants, other hominins and the interactions of its own nomadic groups. Bethan Ackerley is enthralled
We are happy to inject synthetic substances into our faces in ever-increasing amounts, but reluctant to eat plant-based or cultivated fake meats. This inconsistent attitude has implications for sustainability, says Sophie Attwood
The aurora borealis has been remarkably bright recently. Space weather physicist Tamitha Skov reveals what's going on and how worried we should be about a major solar storm
The New Scientist Book Club has just finished reading Alex Foster's sci-fi novel “Circular Motion”. We liked it – but there were calls for a bit more science in this slice of science fiction
Psilocybin appears to alter brain networks linked to repetitive negative thoughts, which may explain how the drug helps to treat some mental health conditions
New research tapping into decades-old concepts is challenging the notion that the only way to treat cancer is to kill every last cancer cell. Instead, scientists suggest, we could try a little persuasion
Research reveals that managers often take advantage of their hardest-working members of staff. David Robson has some advice for a frustrated reader
A rare sailback shark, which has an unusually large dorsal fin, was first described by scientists in 1973. That was the last record of its existence – until now.
Sky watchers are in for a treat next month, says Abigail Beall, when there is a total lunar eclipse visible in much of the world
For only the second time ever, scientists have analysed a new type of all-carbon molecule at room temperature, without the extreme conditions usually required to stabilise this type of molecule.
A strange flash of light from near the beginning of the universe could help astronomers map difficult-to-see gas in between galaxies, like a flashbulb in a dark room.
Could the controversial idea of cold fusion be about to make a return? A new experiment inspired by this once-promising idea aims to improve rates of nuclear fusion.
As the planet heats up, the atmosphere is holding more moisture – and this is resulting in more days with weather conditions close to the limits of survivability
A study of more than 6 million children finds that exposure to antibiotics in the womb or early in life tends not to increase the risk of autoimmunity – but the relationship is complicated
Scientists have long and studiously avoided claiming that other animals have language. Now, using the power of AI, they are on the verge of deciphering one
Microgravity makes it tricky to do simple tasks like eating, using the toilet and showering, so it's no wonder that performing CPR on someone whose heart stops beating in space is an extremely demanding procedure - but there could be a better way.
A dinosaur fossil found in Morocco may be the most bizarrely and elaborately armoured vertebrate that has ever walked the Earth.
Declining youth mental health may mean that people are no longer at their unhappiest during middle age.
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Ursula K. Le Guin’s classic novel The Dispossessed. In this extract from its opening, we get our first glimpse of the planet Anarres
Weather apps regularly differ in their predictions for the same location – why is it so hard to predict local forecasts, and where can we get the best weather information?
An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste
A social media alert popping up on your phone could throw you off course for 7 seconds.
The brightest and most colourful glowing plants yet have been created by injecting phosphorescent chemicals directly into the leaves, but it's little more than a cheap gimmick, says Michael Le Page.
Electronic devices that dissolve in water could make it easier to create and recycle technology prototypes – and they could even inspire more sustainable commercial devices
Dark-coloured cars can make a measurable difference on nearby air temperature, and in cities of millions the effect can add up and noticeably increase how hot it feels
An ancient skull has finally shown us what the Denisovans looked like. Now it turns out they, not Neanderthals, might be our closest relatives, redrawing our family tree and transforming the hunt for Ancestor X
Edible microbeads made of vitamin E and seaweed helped rats lose weight by absorbing excess fat in their guts. Could the same trick work for humans?
An AI image generator that uses light to produce images, rather than conventional computing hardware, could consume hundreds of times less energy.
Social media platforms will soon have to exclude children under 16 in Australia, but there are doubts over how age verification tools will work – and whether this is the right approach to deal with online harms
We used to think that the brain reorganises itself after a limb is amputated, but now a study has turned that idea on its head.
Clues to our planet’s dramatic past are in the layers of rocks we might overlook. A great guide shows why they deserve our attention, says James Dinneen
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Ursula K. Le Guin's classic science fiction novel "The Dispossessed". Here, her son Theo Downes-Le Guin considers the artistic process behind it – and why it still resonates today
Why did Christianity grow from a niche sect to a religion followed by billions? Michael Marshall explores Alice Roberts’s latest book Domination
Our propensity to develop eczema may start before we're even born, as a series of experiments in mice suggests the foundations of the skin condition start to be laid down in the womb.
The new book "Gemini and Mercury Remastered" features iconic images from the earliest days of human space exploration
Foods like goat or sheep milk and buckwheat are behind many cases of severe allergic reactions, but may not be listed as such on a product's label
A new understanding of our relationship with our "friendly" gut microbes shows they actually have a dark side and help cause ageing. Here's how to fight back
Psychiatric medicine hasn't changed much since the 1960s. Could blocking the effects of chronic inflammation on the brain be the step change we need?
We are happy to inject synthetic substances into our faces in ever-increasing amounts, but reluctant to eat plant-based or cultivated fake meats. This inconsistent attitude has implications for sustainability, says Sophie Attwood
Human delivers an unusually clear picture of Homo sapiens as a species shaped by climate, animals, plants, other hominins and the interactions of its own nomadic groups. Bethan Ackerley is enthralled