¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

chemistry

Physics

We may finally know why gold stays so shiny

Gold is chemically inert and so doesn't tarnish, but exactly why had been a mystery

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

The 50-year quest to create a quantum spin liquid may finally be over

Physics

The 50-year quest to create a quantum spin liquid may finally be over

Features

The weird physics of plant-based milks is only just coming to light

Chemistry

The weird physics of plant-based milks is only just coming to light

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Space

Chemistry clues could detect aliens unlike any life on Earth

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Chemistry

Möbius strip-like molecule has an entirely new and bizarre shape

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

A member of the media looks at Barnett Newman

Chemistry

The world’s most elusive colour is worth billions – if we can find it

Features

Chemistry

RNA strand that can almost self-replicate may be key to life's origins

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Chemist Omar M. Yaghi

Chemistry

Nobel prizewinner Omar Yaghi says his invention will change the world

Features

A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

Chemistry

A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

Features

New Scientist’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

Humans

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ’s guide to the 21 best ideas of the 21st century

A quarter of a century in, this is our definitive pick of the ideas in science and technology that are already transforming the world

Features

Technology

A leading use for quantum computers might not need them after all

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Technology

Lithium-ion batteries could last longer with chemical tweak

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Technology

Could 2026 be the year we start using quantum computers for chemistry?

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

Mind

Test your brain on these mind-bending scientific riddles

Features

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop