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Space Week: A seven-day tour of the cosmos

Space Week: A seven-day tour of the cosmos

18 July 2023

To celebrate the launch of our new podcast, Dead Planets Society, New Scientist editors have selected some of our most delightful premium articles about the solar system and beyond


How do we know that therapy works, and which kind is best for you?

How do we know that therapy works, and which kind is best for you?

12 April 2023

Psychotherapy has never been more available and yet, with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully, researchers are getting to grips with what really works and why


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Test your wits against this epic set of interlinked space puzzles

14 December 2022

Fed up with bog-standard crosswords? Bored by suduko? Here's a set of interlinked, space-themed puzzles to download as a pdf that will really put your brain through its paces


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Despite decades of hype, there is now real hope of progress in fusion

19 October 2022

It may have a history of over-optimistic predictions, but research into generating power using a fusion reactor is finally making notable advances


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Watch now: Patrick Vallance speaking at New Scientist Live

9 October 2022

Today at New Scientist Live Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientific advisor, joins us to discuss the future of UK science and innovation. Watch it live here.


New Scientist Live - Saturday 8th October timetable

New Scientist Live - Saturday 8th October timetable

5 October 2022

5 Stages, 56 main stage talks, 80 exhibitors, one day for schools, one weekend for everyone, one amazing festival of ideas and discovery!


New Scientist Live - Sunday 9th October timetable

New Scientist Live - Sunday 9th October timetable

5 October 2022

5 Stages, 56 main stage talks, 80 exhibitors, one day for schools, one weekend for everyone, one amazing festival of ideas and discovery!


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Insomnia success suggests we need more nuanced mental health support

28 September 2022

The standard "one-size-fits-all" approach to diagnosing and treating mental health problems is failing. Personalised treatments could make a big difference


Jim Al-Khalili, Pragya Agarwal, Guy Leschziner, Robert Macfarlane, Sarah Gilbert, Peter Marren, Yuval Noah Harari

Holiday reads: Top scientists and writers share their must-read books

22 July 2022

From sci-fi classics to essential non-fiction, some of the brightest minds in science, including Sarah Gilbert and Jim Al-Khalili, share their top picks for holiday reading


Exhibitors at New Scientist Live Manchester 2022

New Scientist Live 2022: What to know about our science festival

19 July 2022

Don't miss your chance to be part of New Scientist Live, the world’s greatest festival of ideas and discoveries, taking place at London's ExCeL and streaming online from 7 to 9 October 2022


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