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Scientists have developed a powerful new way to forecast where some of the worlds most dangerous scorpions are likely to be found. By combining fieldwork in Africa with advanced computer modeling, the team discovered tha...

A new study finds that the brain learns better from spaced-out, rare events than from constant repetition, challenging 100 years of Pavlovian theory.

Researchers have developed a high-speed "neuron-on-a-plate" system that successfully mimics the complex electrical rhythms of the developing human brain.

Hack your goosebumps. A new brain-music interface uses in-ear sensors to read your emotions and curate a playlist that guarantees peak "musical chills."

Its a high-tech hug for your brain cells. Scientists have developed a "pop-up" electronic mesh that wraps around mini-brains to map every spark and signal.

Think of sleep as a janitorial shift. New research reveals how slumber protects your brains powerhouses by hauling away toxic waste produced during the day.

Separated by an ocean and more than a decade, innovative experiments with 31 tin isotopes having either a surplus or shortage of neutrons show how neutrons influence nuclear stability and element formation. The experimen...

An assessment of nearly 900 dogs has identified 12 breeds prone to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can affect dogs' ability to sleep and exercise

Antibodies harvested from the blood of paediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies, and are now being developed as preventative tre...

Grief shouldn't be a life sentence. Researchers are uncovering why some brains get "stuck" in a cycle of craving and longing after the loss of a loved one.

Following a massive cryovolcanic eruption, the mysterious Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann has been morphed into a giant spiral and is now shining 100 times brighter than normal.

NASA will attempt to fuel its Artemis II rocket again tomorrow after hydrogen leaks derailed the first wet dress rehearsal and delayed what is scheduled to be a historic crewed flight around the moon.

We have long drawn parallels between ants and humans. Now we are comparing the insects to computers. It is time to stop using ants as analogues for ourselves and our machines, says Annalee Newitz

In the ChatGPT era, a war over the nature of intelligence is playing out. Chris Stokel-Walker explores a Princeton professor's engaging take

A new show at the Royal West of England Academy brings together a series of works that interweave art and science

Fungi have become Hollywoods go-to bad guys. But as yet another story focuses on Cordyceps, Nick Crumpton says we are missing a chance to broaden our fictional horizons

Around 40 per cent of people are unaware that men can experience postpartum depression too - that has to change

If you feel like the least popular person among your friends, then a handy piece of maths might improve your mood, says Peter Rowlett

Feedback enjoys the debunking of a study that suggested a 2022 solar eclipse had been "anticipated" by a bunch of trees

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

Is neglect a molecular choice? Scientists have discovered a brain switch that can turn a "Dad-of-the-Year" into a neglectful parent based on his environment.

Improvements to the data writing and reading techniques, alongside a new way to store data, mean the technology is more accessible than before.