Science & Technology

Martin Rowson's cover illustration for New Humanist, Jan/Feb 2009

Power struggle

For decades, it was the scourge of the environmental movement. But now, discovers Angela Saini, the greens are going nuclear

New Humanist Advent Podcasts

New Humanist Advent Podcasts

Richard Dawkins, Ricky Gervais, Dara O'Briain, Tim Minchin, Ann Druyan, Simon Singh, Marcus Brigstocke, Stephen Fry and a host of other atheist angels speak up for their scientific saviour in…

Robin Ince

Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People

Entering it's fifth year in 2012, our Christmas shows are becoming an institution. Curator Robin Ince explains the origins of our yuletide rationalist romp, and past performers Ricky Gervais, Simon…

Bolus of nonsense

Bolus of nonsense

In the third part of our their exchange, AC Grayling responds to Steve Fuller’s defence of his book Dissent over Descent

Against the faith

Against the faith

In a world where Neo-Darwinism is the new dogma, Intelligent Design is right to challenge orthodoxy – sociologist Steve Fuller responds to AC Grayling

Valerie Pezeron's illustration for 'How do I look?'

How do I look?

Richard Gregory died on 17 May 2010. Here is something he wrote for us in 2008. Seeing is believing, it is said. But, asks Richard Gregory, could it be the…

They should have seen it coming

They should have seen it coming

For years James Randi’s foundation has had a million dollars for anyone able to prove they have paranormal powers. But, he explains, in 2010 that money will be put to…

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