science
Crowds march on doorstep of COP30 climate summit
This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks. Source link
The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)
From microscopes to geodes, New Scientist staff share their top Christmas present ideas in a gift guide unlike any you’ve seen before Source link
BBC Inside Science
The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives? Source link
Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age
A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought. Source link
BBC Inside Science
The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives? Source link
Fossil fuel emissions rise again – but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak. Source link
Brazil's indigenous groups want to be heard at COP30
The BBC’s Ione Wells asks two indigenous leaders what they want from the climate talks. Source link
Surprising new biography of Francis Crick unravels the story of DNA
Francis Crick’s biography is full of surprises as author Matthew Cobb reveals the life and work of the co-discoverer of DNA’s structure, finds Michael Le Page Source link
New Scientist recommends this extreme birdwatching documentary
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week Source link
Breaking Bad showrunner uses sci-fi for smart dive into happiness
Vince Gilligan, the showrunner behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is back, this time using sci-fi to explore a deceptively rich premise about the pursuit of happiness and the notion of utopia, finds Bethan Ackerley Source link