Extreme heat hampers children’s early learning 08. December 2025 (16:00) Children regularly exposed to temperatures over 30°C (86°F) have lower scores on literacy and numeracy tests at age 3 to 4, according to UNICEF data from six countries(New Scientist)
Are we living in a simulation? This experiment could tell us 08. December 2025 (11:00) The idea that we might be living in a simulated reality has worried us for centuries. Now physicists have found some tantalising clues – and devised an experiment that might reveal the truth(New Scientist)
Tattooing may trigger localised damage to the immune system 05. December 2025 (17:00) There is relatively little information on the long-term health effects of tattooing, but a couple of recent studies suggest the art form might trigger prolonged inflammation(New Scientist)
Hunter-gather groups are much less egalitarian than they seem 05. December 2025 (16:00) There is a widespread belief that altruism and equality drive social behaviour in traditional hunter-gatherer societies, but the truth is more surprising and complex(New Scientist)
Hunter-gatherer groups are much less egalitarian than they seem 05. December 2025 (16:00) There is a widespread belief that altruism and equality drive social behaviour in traditional hunter-gatherer societies, but the truth is more surprising and complex(New Scientist)
Our pick of the 33 best science books, films, games and TV of all time 05. December 2025 (15:52) Our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games, board games and more to see you through the festive period(New Scientist)
The 33 best books, films, games and TV to entertain you this Christmas 05. December 2025 (15:52) Our writers and contributors have chosen their favourite ever science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games, board games and more to see you through the festive period(New Scientist)
