After over 15 years, director Steven Spielberg is finally getting back into the world of alien invaders. Sure, as a producer, Spielberg has continued to attach his name to shows like Falling Skies and ...

One that caught attention from many was a type of sea mollusk that washed ashore on South Padre Island in late May.

Dive into the intriguing world of alien evolution! From convergent evolution to the basics of extraterrestrial anatomy, explore the possibilities of intelligent life and how it may differ or ...

A new trend for ‘public domain horror’ is fuelling the mutation of our best-loved cartoon characters into gory slasher ...

This show’s unpredictability becomes its superpower, shifting tone and texture as wildly as the virus at its center.

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Dive into the paranormal world of The X-Files with these 10 standalone episodes. From spine-chilling monsters to comedic ...

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By tweaking only two amino acids, they converted a defensive receptor into one ...

If aliens are out there, why haven’t we heard from them? That’s the question at the center of Pop Mech’s new story, “Aliens Probably Exist—But They’re Staying Silent For a Reason, NASA Scientist ...

How often would you say that you’re actually amazed? Does it take an Oscar-winning film to wow you? Or a five-course dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant? Perhaps you just need to see your daughter ...

As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest science stories of the year, and why they matter.

New Scientist writers and contributors have chosen their top science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games and board ...