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New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably r...

Scientists have mapped the genetics of cancer in cats for the first time at scale, uncovering major overlaps with human cancers. Key mutations-like those linked to breast cancer-appear in both species, and some human can...

The Perseverance rover has found tiny crystals that seem to be rubies or sapphires inside pebbles on Mars, where they have never been seen before

Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying-especially those who...

The neurodegenerative condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy appears to be driven by damage to the blood-brain barrier due to repetitive head injuries, like those that occur in boxing. This suggests that drugs that s...

Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections

Glass appears to be a solid, but in theory it sometimes behaves more like an extremely slow liquid. Physicists in Utrecht now show that glass-like structures can also exist in equilibrium, which is something many theorie...

Climate activist and author Rebecca Solnit tells Rowan Hooper why she still has hope, even in these "catastrophic" times

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

An upcoming book from presenter and author Dallas Campbell collects both iconic and lesser-known images of space, from illustration to photography

It is scarily fascinating to read about the US military's journey into AI warfare in this deeply-researched book. But what happens next, asks Matthew Sparkes

Many people who try using AI are disappointed with the results and feel they cant trust a machine - but are there lessons we can learn from how AI is taking on mathematics?

Scientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.

Where to shop to save more on running shoes, exercise equipment and fitness essentials.

Analysis from the United Nations World Food Programme suggests that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people will be without enough food.

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old lead bullet in the Holy Land with a darkly sarcastic inscription in Greek.

Researchers identify that 20% of U.S. children with special health needs are missing out on the protective "Positive Childhood Experiences" vital for adult health.

Disruption to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in oil and natural gas prices, which could spur countries to boost the rollout of renewable energy and electric vehicles

In the book "The Call of the Honeyguide," applied ecologist Rob Dunn explores mutually beneficial relationships between different species. But Dunn argues the relationship between humans and cats may force a reth...

What will the computers of tomorrow look like? Chances are good that spintronics will play a decisive role in the next generation of computers. In spintronics, the intrinsic angular momentum of an electron (the spin) is ...

New research reveals that the perceived advantage of psychedelics over antidepressants disappears when the "knowledge of treatment" factor is equalized.

Vegetation draws on groundwater during dry summers, leaving less water for the river and, ultimately, people.