13 November 2018
The Marvel comics legend has died aged 95. The creative force behind Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Avengers, Thor, X-Men and many more, Lee's influence on culture was huge - but let's not overlook his impact on our humanity
15 September 2018
Nuclear fusion could solve the world’s energy problems, says physicist and Everest-climber Melanie Windridge, who reveals some of the latest innovations
23 August 2017
Have we rubbed off on our closest animal companions? Dogs have developed a range of remarkably human characteristics, as this New Scientist round-up reveals
18 August 2017
Doing science with psychedelics has unique challenges, but the rewards could be mind-blowing. New Scientist looks at the state of play as things begin to ramp up
3 August 2017
Scientists looking for one thing sometimes stumble upon the unexpected. Here are some lucky breaks, from the cold depths of space to the heat of the bedroom
10 July 2017
From potentially life-supporting rocks to superheavy hells, there’s an alien world out there to suit everyone’s taste. Come and have a look
31 May 2017
One by one, gaming champions are losing out to artificial intelligence. New Scientist takes a look at their glorious defeats – and stakes out the next battlefield
