¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

biology

Worm neuron hack to probe the mysteries of our brains

Life

Worm neuron hack to probe the mysteries of our brains

Hijacking how neurons of nematode worms are wired is the first step in an approach that could revolutionise our understanding of brains and consciousness

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Genetic superheroes wanted to fight childhood diseases

Health

Genetic superheroes wanted to fight childhood diseases

Opinion

Alcohol improves your sense of smell – in moderation

Life

Alcohol improves your sense of smell – in moderation

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Hungry seals tour offshore wind farms looking for food

Life

Hungry seals tour offshore wind farms looking for food

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Kelp wanted: Pioneering the seaweed farm of the future

Earth

Kelp wanted: Pioneering the seaweed farm of the future

Features

A bird in the hand: The tale of one woman and her hawk

Life

A bird in the hand: The tale of one woman and her hawk

CultureLab

New Scientist Default Image

Last Word

In the head

Regulars

New Scientist Default Image

Life

Spark of life revisited thanks to electric bacteria

Leader

Meet the electric life forms that live on pure energy

Life

Meet the electric life forms that live on pure energy

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Amphibians' swim stroke has lasted 270 million years

Life

Amphibians' swim stroke has lasted 270 million years

A newly discovered set of fossilised tracks in the Italian Alps suggests modern salamanders swim and walk much as their ancient cousins did

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Life

World's most endangered seal seen wrestling octopus

Regulars

Health

Famine puts next two generations at risk of obesity

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Life

Animal tests rise in Britain despite government pledge

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Health

Time for some grains of truth about wheat and gluten

Leader

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop