Subscribe now
A cloud of flying insects

Steep decline of wasps and other flying nasties is a bad sign

19 October 2017

Aphids, midges and wasps are being added to the list of rapidly vanishing insects. It’s another alarming sign of a sixth mass extinction, says Olive Heffernan
Captive breeding is a final roll of the dice for the vaquita

Captive breeding is a final roll of the dice for the vaquita

9 May 2017

The decline of the rare porpoise has brought us to the cusp of a risky project to put the animals in a sanctuary. Will it be enough, wonders Olive Heffernan

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop