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Tackling topics from the cutting edge of dark matter research to the latest developments in the tech world, explore the incisive opinions of New Scientist's expert columnists.

Humans

Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans?

The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist Michael Marshall details a surprising new hypothesis that suggests they may have come from us

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Physics

The stunning physics of Project Hail Mary go back to ancient China

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Mathematics

The man who ruined mathematics

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Physics

How a century-long argument over light’s true nature came to an end

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Iodised salt has become uncool but many of us need to eat more iodine

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Environment

How a DIY worm farm can compost food scraps, paper or a whole kangaroo

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Mind

The best kind of olive oil for brain health

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Physics

How Anthony Leggett pushed the boundaries of quantum physics

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Are humans degenerating genetically and getting dumber as a result?

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A negative attitude towards ageing is making you age faster

We know that a person’s outlook can have a huge effect on their health, and it’s no different when it comes to ageing. Columnist Graham Lawton looks at new evidence of just how powerful our attitude is – and how to use it to age better

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Technology

Social media is a defective product

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Space

What does it mean if the universe has extra dimensions?

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Mind

Why are we so suspicious of do-gooders?

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Space

What is a galaxy? That's a surprisingly difficult question to answer

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