27 March 2018
The poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter has prompted the UK to demand a “clarification” from Russia under article 9 of the 1997 treaty. It has never been invoked before
27 March 2018
US Congress has passed its 2018 spending bill, which included the largest research budget increases in nearly a decade. It also clarifies gun violence research
27 March 2018
We have the international tools to resolve uncertainties over the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal – but they will only work if Russia cooperates
23 March 2018
Small drones that can automatically spot, identify and target vehicles and people are planned by the US military, although humans would still be overseeing them
20 March 2018
Weapons experts have told New Scientist that a number of countries legally created small amounts of Novichok after it was revealed in 1992 and a production method was later published
15 March 2018
Hard-line regimes once tried to hide their attempts to poison defectors. Now they make them blatant. Tougher responses are required, says David Hambling
8 March 2018
Home-made drones are attacking the world’s most sophisticated defence systems. It’s not clear if the attacks have worked yet, but it’s a trend likely to continue
14 February 2018
Recent near misses show China's pursuit of space prowess seems to trump debris risks. The re-entry of its space station is another looming drama, says Paul Marks
2 February 2018
A ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun, firing projectiles at more than Mach 6 over great distances, could let China dominate the seas
3 January 2018
Who needs action films when New Scientist brings you disasters and drama with no romantic subplot? Find out more in our scan through the January archives
