¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Bethan Ackerley

Subeditor

Bio

Bethan Ackerley has been a subeditor at ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ since 2019. She writes a monthly column about TV covering sci-fi, drama and documentaries and has also been published in . Bethan was a finalist at the 2022 Association of British Science Writers Awards for her work on ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Escape Pod podcast. She has a master’s degree in international journalism from City, University of London.

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ events and special offers.

Sign up

More from Bethan Ackerley

Explore the latest news, articles and features

We need to accept that deepfakes are here to stay in film and TV

Technology

We need to accept that deepfakes are here to stay in film and TV

¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ

THE LAST OF US takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.

Humans

The Last of Us review: An excellent example of fungal horror

Culture

The best science fiction television to watch out for in 2023

Humans

The best science fiction television to watch out for in 2023

Culture

Common toad (Bufo Bufo) also known as European toad is an amphibian found in Europe, western part of North Asia and Northwest Africa.; Shutterstock ID 1359411503; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

Quiz of the year: Take the ultimate test for fans of science news

Regulars

DOWN TO EARTH WITH ZAC EFRON. Zac Efron in DOWN TO EARTH WITH ZAC EFRON. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ?? 2022

Environment

Down to Earth with Zac Efron review: Eco-doc series makes green sexy

Culture

Tutankhamun?s Secrets: Raiders of the Lost Past with Janina Ramirez,30/10/2022,Janina in the Valley of the Kings,Alleycats TV,Alleycats TV

Humans

Tutankhamun’s Secrets review: Lively TV documentary spills more beans

Culture

The Peripheral review: William Gibson’s noir debuts on Amazon Prime

Technology

The Peripheral review: William Gibson’s noir debuts on Amazon Prime

Culture

The Sandman. Tom Sturridge as Dream in episode 104 of The Sandman. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ?? 2022

Humans

Has a recent glut of fantasy shows pushed sci-fi out of the limelight?

Culture

The Silent Sea review: South Korean series is a slice of space horror

Humans

The Silent Sea review: South Korean series is a slice of space horror

Culture

Five Days at Memorial review: The hospital hit by Hurricane Katrina

Humans

Five Days at Memorial review: The hospital hit by Hurricane Katrina

Culture

Black Hole Symphony preview: Orchestral work blends science with music

Humans

Black Hole Symphony preview: Orchestral work blends science with music

Culture

Elisabeth Moss in ?Shining Girls? .One pic available ATM - check https://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/originals/shining-girls/episodes-images/

Humans

Shining Girls review: TV sci-fi thriller is a mind-bending puzzle

Culture

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop