Author: New Scientist - News

Having a meaningful job makes us happier and healthier – but governments and employers should eschew the logic that workers who work less are less productive

It is impossible to stop the march of algorithms into our daily lives, so it is essential we all understand what they can do

For the second time in less than a month a drone has shutdown an airport, here's why they wreak so much havoc and what would happen if one hit a plane

New Caledonian crows are famous for their clever tool-making abilities. Now it seems they are also able to guess an object's weight by watching it move

An analysis of travel logs has revealed an unreported outbreak of Zika in Cuba, which might have increased the risk of infection in other countries

A UK police force uses an algorithm to choose which crimes to investigate. It has led to half as many assaults and public order offences being pursued

Evening primrose flowers appear to be sensitive to the sounds of bees, increasing the sugar level of their nectar by 20 per cent when exposed to their buzzing

IBM's sleek-looking Q System One is its first commercial quantum computer. It will be available for clients to access over the internet

Across a wide range of species, from mice to fish, a common set of genetic changes appear to be linked to monogamous behaviour

Exercise improves mental performance and this may be due to a hormone called Irisin. The hormone may help protect against Alzheimer's disease too