There’ll be a domino effect as we trigger ecosystem tipping points
There are lots of interconnected tipping points linking the climate and environment, so drastic changes to the planet will have many unexpected consequences
Starchy food may reduce autoimmune reactions in people with lupus
A study in mice shows that certain gut bacteria may exacerbate lupus, but eating starch can halt their growth, hinting at a possible treatment
There may be a link between erectile dysfunction and type 2 diabetes
A DNA analysis links type 2 diabetes with erectile dysfunction, hinting that having a healthier lifestyle may reduce the chances of getting erectile problems
Device that works like a lung makes clean fuel from water
A device inspired by human lungs can split water into oxygen and hydrogen. If successfully scaled up it could help make clean fuel for hydrogen cars
Ice-filled Martian crater is a permanent winter wonderland
The European Space Agency's Mars Express probe captured this striking view of ice-filled Korolev Crater, near the north pole of the Red Planet
How busting some moves on the dance floor is good for your brain
Whether you do the robot, shake your tail feather or go full ballroom, dancing has benefits that go way beyond having a good time
Rogue drones have brought Gatwick airport to a standstill
Tens of thousands of passengers are unable to travel as drones were spotted flying near Gatwick Airport, UK. Police have yet to find the perpetrators
2018’s weirdest stories: Friendly horses, toddler robots and moonmoons
New Scientist has covered some strange scientific findings this year. Here is our round-up of the weirdest and wackiest
The more pets you meet as a baby, the lower your risk of allergies
Children that are exposed to multiple cats and dogs in their first year of life go on to have lower rates of asthma, hay fever and eczema later in life
Robot hand that plays Jingle Bells could help us make better limbs
A 3D-printed rigid replica of a human hand can play classic tunes on the piano like Jingle Bells without ever moving individual fingers