Tom Gauld on the scientific research facilities of Middle-earth

19 January 2020

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon

Twisteddoodles on an exciting new lab formula

11 January 2020

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

Cryptic crossword #22: Head of school to discuss STEM (5)

9 January 2020

Challenge your brain by solving New Scientist's weekly crosswords on your mobile, tablet or desktop

Australia’s fires are a wake-up call - let’s reduce fossil fuel use

8 January 2020

The bushfire tragedy is a poignant reminder that Australia, and the rest of the world, must get serious about climate change and reduce fossil fuel reliance

Beautiful close-ups of endangered big cats make real catwalk look tame

8 January 2020

Beautiful close-ups of endangered big cats make real catwalk look tame

The US election isn't the only reason 2020 is huge for the planet

8 January 2020

The US election 2020 is one of three crucial events this year that will establish long-term global action on climate change and biodiversity, writes Graham Lawton

Embracing flat Earth science denialism can help us overcome it

8 January 2020

Our positive experiences with flat Earthers show how we can combat science denialism by embracing it, not spurning it, say David Westmoreland and Connor McCormick

For the record – 11 January 2020

8 January 2020

Why fun is so important and how we benefit from play

8 January 2020

How do you get to be a professor of play? Paul Ramchandani on fun, why playing is good for people of all ages and what games he plays with his kids

This week's new questions: all about mulberries

8 January 2020

Why does the juice of unripe mulberries remove stains made by ripe berries, and why does it also work with milk?