We publish New Humanist, a quarterly journal of ideas, science and culture.

Catch up on these must-read stories of the year

From the rise of AI to attacks on universities, are we all getting dumber? Or is society transforming and discovering new ways to be smart?

In our latest issue, we explore how the battle over space – playing out unseen above us – concerns us all

As people across the globe respond to uncertainty by embracing division and dogma, our latest issue explores how to hold on to our shared humanity

US research institutions are censoring projects in a bid to meet Trump's demands and retain funding

A tribute to the late Caspar Melville – writer, musicologist, and former editor of New Humanist.

It helps us figure out whether GJ 504 b really is a planet or not

A groundbreaking device extracts the "white gold" passively

A new study adds to the evidence that obesity isn't about will power

Democracy is under attack worldwide. From the prophets and televangelists guiding Trump to the divides that threaten the anti-racist movement, our new issue explores what's at stake and how we can fight back

Social media misinformation has real-world consequences

The failure to tackle abuse scandals has left the Church of England in crisis once more

The ongoing passage of assisted dying bills in Westminster and Scotland is a huge victory for campaigners – but for many, the proposed conditions are far too restrictive