Rethinking the origins of life
Groundbreaking new research looks set to overturn our understanding of the origins of life on Earth
Science & Technology
Evolution revolution: New Humanist winter 2022 out now
Out now – featuring Jay Owens on non-human intelligence, Peter Forbes on a new theory of the origins of life, and Alison Bashford on the secret history of the Huxley…
Purple gold
Why did the gold on the ceiling of the Alhambra turn a weird shade of purple?
Close cousins
We now know more about how the brains of our ancestors developed differently from those of the Neanderthals.
Spooky action
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded for pioneering work exploring the strange-but-true phenomenon of quantum entanglement.
Programming in parallel universes
Quantum computers could change the world beyond recognition – but will a working model ever be built?
The future of spycraft
As we re-enter a world of great power competition, it's vital that we strengthen our intelligence analysis.
Should research ever be banned?
Scientific progress can come from unethical practices – but the ends don’t always justify the means.
A new era of discovery at Cern
The discovery of three exotic new particles is the start of a new era, set to reveal more secrets of our Universe.
Good news on polar bears, but let’s stay cautious
Polar bears may be more resilient to climate change than we thought, but let's not misinterpret the research.