Psychology & Personal Growth
Five Pillars of Hope Amidst Global Crisis
The current state of our planet can be a cause for despair. A pervasive climate crisis, accelerating extinctions, vanishing forests,…
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Health
Art Cure: How the Arts Transform Our Health
In March, the New Scientist Book Club shifted its focus from distant futures to the tangible impact of the present,…
History & Politics
Irish Parliament Faces Confidence Vote Amid Fuel Protest Fallout
The Dáil, Ireland’s national parliament, is scheduled to hold a confidence vote concerning the current government on Tuesday. This vote…
Travel
County Donegal Town Gripped by Prolonged Traffic Chaos Due to Roadworks
Residents of County Donegal’s largest town are expressing significant frustration over severe traffic disruptions. These issues stem from ongoing roadworks,…
Science & Technology
John Pendry: Beyond Invisibility, Bending Light and Time
The heart of John Pendry’s kitchen is dominated by a striking, kaleidoscopic photograph. It presents a dizzying array of purple,…
Art & Culture
Unusual Units of Measurement and Shakespearean Pencils
The Elusive “Shedload” Feedback, New Scientist’s popular section focusing on the lighter side of science and technology, is always keen…
Pets & Animals
Shared Canopies: Mammals Convene at High-Altitude Fig Latrines
Seemingly exclusive to the forest canopy, a surprising gathering spot has been identified: a communal latrine used by a diverse…
Psychology & Personal Growth
Bonded by Evolution: Rethinking Love and Connection
The psychologist Paul Eastwick, like many, has personal experiences with romantic rejection and unrequited affections. During his undergraduate years at…
Health
Immune System’s Role in Long COVID: New Evidence Suggests Autoimmune Mechanisms
A growing body of evidence suggests that the persistent symptoms associated with long COVID may stem from the immune system…
History & Politics
JD Vance Defends Support for Orbán Amidst Hungarian Election Upset
Vance’s Endorsement and Orbán’s Defeat US Vice-President JD Vance has maintained his stance on endorsing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán,…
Travel
Donegal-Dublin Flight Changes Spark Outrage Among Campaigners
Significant criticism has been leveled at the Irish government’s decision to proceed with alterations to the Donegal–Dublin flight route. Activists…
Science & Technology
Quantum Computers Step Closer to Augmenting Chemistry’s Molecular Rulers
Researchers at Google Quantum AI’s Willow quantum computer have made strides in interpreting data from Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.…