Monitoring ocean chlorophyll could reduce impact of warming seas

8 December 2024

How chlorophyll data from satellites is helping scientists understand and mitigate changes in warming oceans

Find out how our minds and bodies are inextricably linked

8 December 2024

Join six world-leading experts to discover how our minds and bodies are inextricably linked, and how leading-edge neuroscience is revealing what this means for our future health and wellbeing.

Find out everything we know about the subatomic universe

8 December 2024

Join six leading experts to find out everything we know about the subatomic universe. Take a deep dive into the building blocks of the universe, from the atom to the Standard Model, and learn how cutting-edge particle accelerators are uncovering the mysteries of mass, quarks, neutrinos, and beyond.

What to expect:

• Learn about the standard model of particle physics, and why it’s only the beginning.
• Uncover the incredible results from particle colliders such as the LHC at CERN.
• Discover neutrinos, the strangest particles in the universe.
• Find out why matter has mass.
• Explore why there’s more matter than antimatter in the universe.

***Super early bird discount ends on Saturday 15 December***

Fungi transplant aims to restore soil species for healthy tree growth

7 December 2024

Fungi transplant aims to restore soil species crucial for healthy tree growth

Archaeology exploration across the Caucasus: Georgia and Armenia

7 December 2024

4 August 2025 - 12 days for £3,799 per person. 

Join a captivating journey through Georgia and Armenia. Explore ancient archaeological sites, medieval churches, monasteries, and prehistoric monuments, along with spectacular natural surroundings.

Georgia and Armenia are located in the South Caucasus region, a crossroads of history where East meets West, and have been home to various empires and kingdoms for millennia. The landscapes are diverse, with sites ranging from desert cave towns to high mountain monasteries. The ancient history, coupled with medieval Christian heritage and breathtaking landscapes, makes this an immersive experience into the past.

As well as incredible archaeology and landscapes, these countries are know for their food and ancient winemaking traditions, with archaeological evidence of viticulture dating back thousands of years which you have the opportunity to sample.

This tour is perfect for those that are fascinated by history, culture, and archaeology.

In partnership with Intrepid Travel.

The world capital of astronomy: Chile

6 December 2024

27 March 2025 - 13 days - Sold out 

Register for 2026 now at tours@newscientist.com and we will contact you later this year with confirmed tour details.

Experience the astronomical highlights of Chile, known as an astronomer's mecca. With 70 per cent of the world’s telescopes, Chile truly is the world capital of astronomy. Visit some of the world's most technologically advanced observatories and stargaze beneath some of the clearest skies on earth.

Chile hosts some of the world's most advanced observatories, such as the Very Large Telescope (VLT), the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the future Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in the Atacama, as well as prominent observatories in the Elqui Valley. Many of its observatories, including those in the Elqui Valley, are at high altitudes, often above 2000 metres, an advantage as it places telescopes above much of the Earth's atmosphere that can distort and absorb light. These remote locations ensure minimal light pollution, crucial for deep-sky observation. The atmospheric conditions over these parts of Chile, both in the Atacama desert and the Elqui Valley, are extremely stable, leading to less turbulence and, therefore, clearer astronomical images. 

During this tour, visit world leading observatories, including Vera C. Rubin and Paranal. Enjoy the amazing landscapes of the Atacama desert, traditional cuisine and the fascinating towns and cities of this highly stimulating country.

Gain hands-on experience at historic and modern observatories, meet local experts and stargaze at several sites near San Pedro, Santiago and Vicuña. 

Senior lecturer in space science at the University of South Wales in the UK, Martin Griffiths will accompany you throughout. Martin will give lectures and walking seminars throughout, as well as leading stargazing sessions.

This tour is suited for both those with little background in astronomy, as well as those with lots of experience.

In partnership with Intrepid Travel.

AI found a new way to create quantum entanglement

6 December 2024

In a surprise discovery, researchers found a new way to generate quantum entanglement for particles of light, which could make building quantum information networks easier

Screwworm: Why is this flesh-eating parasite making a comeback?

6 December 2024

A resurgence of the screwworm parasite in Central America could have a devastating impact on livestock farming, and poses a threat to humans and wildlife too

What ancient stalagmites can tell us about life on a hotter Earth

6 December 2024

Stalagmites formed in caves hundreds of thousands of years ago preserve a record of how fires behaved the last time Earth’s temperatures were as high as today

Melting permafrost makes 'drunken forests' store less carbon

6 December 2024

As the Arctic ground thaws due to climate change, trees are struggling to stay upright – and this slows their growth and makes them store less carbon