Astronomy

The fan favorite author of 'The Martian' admits, 'I'm really happy with how the film is turning out.'

Lightning-ignited Grand Canyon wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres, as NOAA’s GOES satellites continue to monitor the fires.

The high winds that birth dust devils can also revitalize robots by cleaning their solar cells.

Household energy expenses will rise, as will greenhouse gas emissions, as a result of the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act

We are all talking about so-called "dark empaths" – but how would we know one if we met one? David Robson looks at the research behind the social media hype

We are all talking about so-called "dark empaths" – but how would we know one if we met one? David Robson looks at the research behind the social media hype

The Wild Ones follows three experts out to capture video of species including the Gobi bear and the Javan rhinoceros. It is a heartwarming call to action

The Wild Ones follows three experts out to capture video of species including the Gobi bear and the Javan rhinoceros. It is a heartwarming call to action

Feedback tries to work out if a new indie rock band is releasing AI-generated music, and eventually decides to lean into this as the future

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

From a silhouetted space station to glowing comet tails and swirling stars, this year's ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest inspires us to see the cosmos in a new light

Lara Lewington's Hacking Humanity looks at the fabulous technology that is changing healthcare. But where is the critical analysis?

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

From a silhouetted space station to glowing comet tails and swirling stars, this year's ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest inspires us to see the cosmos in a new light

Lara Lewington's Hacking Humanity looks at the fabulous technology that is changing healthcare. But where is the critical analysis?

Scientists have discovered a new type of sedimentary rock made of debris from slag heaps, formed in the geological blink of an eye. Could this be good news, asks Graham Lawton

Scientists have discovered a new type of sedimentary rock made of debris from slag heaps, formed in the geological blink of an eye. Could this be good news, asks Graham Lawton

Feedback tries to work out if a new indie rock band is releasing AI-generated music, and eventually decides to lean into this as the future

Aviation is probably the single hardest industry to decarbonise. Sustainable fuels aren't the answer, but Mike Berners-Lee thinks there is one at hand

Emoji add a new depth to communications, but what of their cultural impact? Keith Houston's Face with Tears of Joy offers some answers