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Sir Maurice Youge, Internationally renowned marine zoologist (1899-1986). His hybrid form is based on the local murex shell

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These beautiful sculptures are watching over the Great Barrier Reef

Ocean Sentinels is a series of mostly underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, who hopes the statues will be colonised by corals and other threatened marine life

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Asteroid City review: Is Wes Anderson film all style over substance?

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Asteroid City review: Is Wes Anderson film all style over substance?

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A shoulder of Alexandra Peak, the second heighest peak in the Rwenzori range, as seen from Margherita Peak. In the valley between the two peaks lies Stanley Glacier. The glacier was once so high that guides could lead clients across it on a gentle walk between the peaks. Today the face of the mountain is exposed as the glacier dies.

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See the magnificent but melting glaciers of the Rwenzori mountains

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Tin Can review: Fix your escape pod in this fantastic video game

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Tin Can review: Fix your escape pod in this fantastic video game

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New Scientist recommends: Curtis Sittenfeld's new pandemic romcom

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A painting of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, in London, 1767, wearing a blue suit with elaborate gold braid and buttons, a far cry from the simple dress he affected when he served as ambassador to France in later years. During his time in London, Franklin was the leading voice of American interests in England. He wrote popular essays on behalf of the colonies and was instrumental in securing the repeal of the 1765 Stamp Act. The painting is by David Martin and is currently on display in the White House. The bust on the left side is that of Isaac Newton. (Photo by: Pictures From History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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The Limits of Genius review: What made Newton and Einstein stupid?

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Blue Machine review: Earth's ocean as a giant engine

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Blue Machine review: Earth's ocean as a giant engine

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The Ferryman review: A profound new take on a sci-fi staple

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The Ferryman review: A profound new take on a sci-fi staple

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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Read an extract from The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman

From Lost to The Tempest, the author of The Ferryman reveals the cultural influences behind his new science fiction novel - the first pick for New Scientist's book club

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Titanium Noir review: Gripping, philosophical science fiction

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New Scientist recommends: Martin MacInnes's transcendent In Ascension

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Allergic review: A great guide explores a complex medical mystery

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Don't Miss: Nam June Paik, the artist who foresaw the internet

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