3 February 2021
We are relying on specialist knowledge to guide us through the coronavirus pandemic – so it is more important than ever to grasp what expertise is and where it comes from, says Roger Kneebone, author of a new book on the subject
3 February 2021
State-of-the-art special effects combined with a compelling story makes Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian viewing to be savoured on Disney+
3 February 2021
New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss
3 February 2021
What have covid-19 closures done to art galleries and museums? From virtual tours of mothballed shows to advanced tech like lidar, they are finding new, more personal ways to wow audiences
3 February 2021
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan star in Netflix’s film The Dig, which reimagines the excavation at Sutton Hoo, where a 27-metre burial ship was uncovered
3 February 2021
As the coronavirus crisis goes on, an increasing number of us are feeling worn out and unable to cope. Here’s how you can tell if this is burnout, and what you can do to protect yourself
28 January 2021
Our thumbs allow us to use a variety of tools, from hammers to smartphones, and a new analysis of hominin fossils suggests they have a long history
27 January 2021
Similar words that have different meanings depending on the syllable stressed – like OBject and obJECT – are easier for a listener to distinguish if the speaker uses hand gestures
