Africa’s forests are now emitting more CO2 than they absorb
Logging and mining are destroying swathes of the Congo rainforest, with the result that African forests went from being a carbon sink to a carbon source in 2010 to 2017
Plastic can be programmed to have a lifespan of days, months or years
Inspired by natural polymers like DNA, chemists have devised a way to engineer plastic so it breaks down when it is no longer needed, rather than polluting the environment
What you need to buy to get ready for the 2026 total solar eclipse
These are my top recommendations to get you ready for the total solar eclipse next year.
Unlock the Marvel Multiverse this Black Friday with this Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal, just $4.99 a month
Whether you've missed out on the Marvel Cinematic Universe or are eagerly awaiting 2026's smash superhero shows and movies, this Black Friday deal on Hulu and Disney Plus is more precious than the Infinity Stones.
Our verdict on sci-fi novel Every Version of You: We (mostly) loved it
New Scientist Book Club members share their thoughts on our November read, Grace Chan's Every Version of You
Read an extract from The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Iain M. Banks's classic sci-fi novel The Player of Games. In this extract, we meet protagonist Gurgeh for the first time
Why sci-fi novelist Iain M. Banks was an ‘astounding’ world-builder
The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading the late Iain M. Banks’s Culture novel The Player of Games. Fellow science fiction author Bethany Jacobs reveals how his work inspired her
Supermassive dark matter stars may be lurking in the early universe
Stars powered by dark matter instead of nuclear fusion could solve several mysteries of the early universe, and we may have spotted the first hints that they are real
Here are my top picks of all the early Black Friday Lego deals available to build right now
I know that as a Lego fan and expert, I wouldn't hesitate to wait for Black Friday when there are so many great deals on Lego already available.
We’ve reviewed countless drones, and this lightweight, beginner-friendly drone is one of the best — now with $32 off this Black Friday
Looking to get started with drone flying? The Atom LT is a great, easy-to-use drone, and it won't break the bank, especially with this early Black Friday deal.