A secret society of French mathematicians has been revolutionising the field of mathematics under a pseudonym for nearly a century. Columnist Jacob Aron finds that this mythic collective provided maths a rigorous and useful foundation, and did some real harm along the way
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We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
On the International Space Station, a cube holding a diamond-based sensor revealed the potential for quantum magnetometers.
The World Health Organization sought to quell worldwide fears over the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius and reassure the public that the risk of widespread transmission is low
Only 3 per cent of those with polycystic ovary syndrome reach perimenopause by the age of 46, which may allow them to conceive when older
A comprehensive study exploring coffee’s physiological effects finds that some of its benefits are down to polyphenols and their influence on gut bacteria
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As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?
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A device made using a tiny bead floating in a beam of light can measure extremely small pressures and could help find a mysterious kind of neutrino
Forskning om ADHD hos vuxna visar på fler kognitiva och motoriska symtom och att effekten av läkemedel varierar beroende på symtomens svårighetsgrad.
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<p>To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, Madeleine Finlay catches up with natural history writer Patrick Barkham, who has met the celebrated presenter. They explore how the natural world has changed in the century that Attenborough has been on Earth, and how his programming has reflected his growing commitment to highlighting the devastating impacts of the climate crisis on nature and biodiversity</p><p><em>Clips: BBC, PBS </em></p><p>Support the Guardian: <a href="http://theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/may/07/100-years-on-earth-celebrating-david-attenborough-birthday-podcast">Continue reading...</a>
Research into dating has until now almost exclusively focused on younger people, but we’re finally beginning to investigate how romance changes in later life
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Eric Lusito crossed the former Soviet Union to explore vast scientific sites, some of which have been deserted for years, for his new book
An analysis of 150 artefacts from a site in Wales shows that the ancient practice of making tools out of bone persisted even after the advent of metal-working
Feedback discovers that the prevailing themes of Eurovision songs may come and go, but the urge to win stays the same.
People often ask who might replace the nature broadcaster, who turns 100 this week. The truth is that he’s irreplaceable, but a wide range of voices are attempting to fill his shoes.
Solving society's problems with evidence is a work in progress, argues a must-read new book. The process is surprisingly new – and riddled with complexities, finds Michael Marshall