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Several muscles could be called the "largest" in the body, depending on whether you're talking mass or surface area, but the body's smallest muscle has no competition.

Techniques developed to stop people believing conspiracy theories could be adapted to prevent terrorism

Autonomous farm machinery may enable farmers to scale up the benefits of plant interactions, according to research presented at New Scientist Live

Smaller groups of countries should be working together to coordinate on policies to reduce emissions, says former UK climate adviser Simon Sharpe at New Scientist Live

Oct. 8, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Early on Oct. 10, the bright planet Venus will appear exceptionally close to the crescent moon in a lovely skywatching display. Here's when and where to watch.

Hubble's image of two colliding galaxies, known as Arp 142, show how a small galaxy's gravity has shredded a once-large spiral into a birdlike figure.

To figure out this mind-bogglingly high number, we need to know how many species have ever lived, dig deep into the fossil record and do a lot of math.

Researchers offered 141 patients with anxiety and/or depression a choice between 16 weeks of SSRIs (antidepressants) or group running therapy, revealing both options approximately equally benefited mental health. However...