15 July 2021
After being recruited by soldiers 30 years in the future, a former US army officer has to take on an alien invasion. The film's real message isn't far below the surface
15 July 2021
Challenge your brain by solving New Scientist's weekly crosswords on your mobile, tablet or desktop
14 July 2021
The deadly chytrid fungus has wiped out 90 species of amphibians, and is threatening ecosystems. Now there's hope that several new treatments could help us fight the plague
14 July 2021
Taking a "natural herd immunity" approach to the coronavirus that sees people put at risk of infection to gain immunity is unethical – and the same logic applies to easing lockdown restrictions while most under-18s are unvaccinated
14 July 2021
There are many ways to help improve tree cover in towns and cities – even without a garden. Clare Wilson explains how
14 July 2021
Bad? It’s the default sitting position for many people and can help the spine, say readers
14 July 2021
The best speed for avoiding a flat bike tyre depends which kind of puncture you’re talking about – and if you’ve adopted the “bum off saddle” post, according to readers
14 July 2021
Can you solve this week’s fiendish puzzle Article of faith? Plus the answer to puzzle #121
14 July 2021
To become an interplanetary species, we may have to genetically engineer ourselves to be more resilient, says geneticist Chris Mason. He has a 500-year plan for life away from Earth
14 July 2021
I've debunked the claim that food is getting less nutritious before, but when a new study turned up I had to investigate further, writes James Wong
