Health Gene-editing humans has huge potential, but caution is needed Claims of the world’s first gene-edited babies have brought the process of CRISPR gene editing into the spotlight. We shouldn’t let them derail legitimate research News
Life Sick ants stay clear of their co-workers to stop disease spreading A sick ant knows to stay away from its co-workers Do you wish your coughing, sneezing colleagues would stay away from the office? Unlike some humans, ants seem to understand the importance of avoiding others when they are infected. When foraging ants are exposed to a fungal pathogen, they reduce their contact with workers inside the … News
Health No, statistics don’t show that Brexit made England more depressed Is Brexit stressing people out? The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has caused a fair few headaches, not least for prime minister Theresa May, but did the referendum make the country more depressed? The number of people taking antidepressants rose after the UK’s vote for Brexit in 2016, according to numerous headlines today. … News
Life Giant baby birds sitting on their potty-like nests make a fine sight THESE giant baby birds aren't potty-training, but waiting to grow strong enough to travel. They bide their time on towering nests meant to keep them safe. The Chatham albatross ( Thalassarche eremita ) is one of the rarest and least known albatross species, with only around 5000 breeding pairs left in the world. The birds … Regulars
Health The truth about supplements: do they work and should you take them? Fish oils, multivitamins and other supplements are a huge industry, but the latest research indicates they are often of little use. Here's what you need to know Features
Life 14 great science and tech books to give as presents this Christmas From the true nature of time to the world's most extraordinary brains to why you should ditch social media, Culture picks the best books to give this year Culture
Environment New Scientist 60 years ago: Exploding bombs to fix the climate In 1958, when meteorologists were only just beginning to think about climate change, we ran a story on "a way in which man might drastically alter the weather" Regulars
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