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The first analysis of extreme calving events in Antarctica finds no correlation with climate change, highlighting the significance of common, smaller calving events for ice loss and instability.

We asked our writers to pick their favourite science fiction television series. Here are the results, from Battlestar Galactica to Futurama

The COVID pandemic is ongoing, but scientists are on alert for any pathogen that might lead to another global outbreak of disease.

Some people have been living with long covid for five years, but we are still just starting to learn about its exact causes and how best to treat the condition

It is tempting to lock memories of the height of covid-19 away but looking back is vital for preparing properly for the next pandemic

Everyday household products are made almost entirely from newly extracted fossilised carbon. But 'defossilisation' is an exciting alternative, finds Graham Lawton

In the first two years of the covid-19 pandemic, numerous New Scientist covers were dedicated to the global emergency caused by the virus. Together, they tell a story of resilience and scientific achievement

From Doctor Who and Severance to Apple Cider Vinegar, there are plenty of great sci-fi and science-inflected TV shows coming up this year, says Bethan Ackerley

Science initially struggled to match the pace of the pandemic, leaving people unclear of the best ways to stay safe from the virus, but now we know so much more - which could be essential when the next pandemic hits

A Chinese spacecraft that burned up high over Los Angeles created a sonic trail detected by ground-based sensors.

Foxes and cats weren't just caught for their pelts, hint cut marks and burns on bones found at a site in Israel

Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including dates for two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons.

The 2025 stargazing guide includes Venus at it brightest, a sunrise solar eclipse and three supermoons. Here are all the dates you need to know.

In an unusual case, a surgeon developed a cancerous lump on his hand that stemmed from an injury he sustained while performing surgery.