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Culture editor Alison Flood rounds up the New Scientist Book Club’s thoughts on our latest read, the science fiction classic ...
Both the Galactic and Going Rogue science fiction RPGs are aiming for a combined hardcover edition and it's up on Kickstarter.
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Either way, there's plenty to choose from on our list. And for those who love to imagine where science might be going in the future, check out our Science-Fiction Books list. For more fact-finding, ...
Murderbot has overridden its governor module and is now a free-thinking sentient machine ... it on television or streaming. It's funny science fiction, but it's not parody and it's not broad ...
The first two instalments of an enthralling and cheeky science fiction series, headlined by a renowned film and television actor, are now ready for streaming. Launching today (Friday, 16th May ...
Artificial intelligence (AI), is no longer something we only see in science fiction. It is already being used in many areas, and it is getting more powerful and more useful. New AI tools such as ...
May 10, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be with you here at this critical juncture for the global economy. Since early April, the US effective tariff rate has increased to levels last seen over a hundred ...
"Unfortunately, as your discussions have shown today, the role of science in today's world is questioned. The investment in fundamental, free, and open research is questioned. What a gigantic ...
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