From the daily newsletter: a science columnist on how everyday life changes when you start noticing things with a fresh perspective.

Using art as an entry point can help make the science of human embryology more accessible. “Art is a magnet for engagement and curiosity,” Barresi says. “Art invites people in and puts them in a more ...

What she discovered during more than 15 years of research astonished her: scientific evidence that art can improve health, stave off illness and disease, and help people live longer, more fulfilling ...

Letting all students take triple science GCSE may prove challenging – but can we at least agree that the objective is a good ...

In this extract from Daisy Fancourt's Art Cure, the March read for the New Scientist Book Club, we learn about how art classes transformed life for Russell after he had a stroke ...

The 19th century poet Gerard Manley Hopkins paid homage to the kingfisher’s brilliant plumage in his poem “As Kingfishers ...

As the New Scientist Book Club embarks on its read for March, Art Cure, author Daisy Fancourt gives a sneak preview into the myriad ways in which the arts can improve our health ...

A recently uncovered 14th century shipwreck with a huge cargo of Yuan Dynasty porcelain offers a window into the storied ...

A single kiss can leave a lasting impression, whether it's in real life or on the silver screen. But why, exactly?

Science remains the foundation of financial planning, but it's the art that adds color to each advisor’s service offering.

Nandita Das also spoke about how mainstream cinema has already become increasingly formula-driven ...