"These will be very exciting elections"
Political scientist Ólafur Þ. Harðarson predicts an exciting and potentially pivotal city council election in Reykjavík, with new party dynamics emerging according to recent polls.
Scientist Bluķis has passed away at the age of 93
Uldis Bluķis, a renowned scientist and co-founder of 'Baltic Appeal to the United Nations', has died at the age of 93 in New York.
NEW SCIENTIST ⟩ Humans are the only primates with a chin – now we finally know why
Researchers studied the skulls of 532 humans and monkeys to explain the origins of the chin.
Cristina Monge, political scientist: "Staying astonished at what is coming is not an option"
Political scientist Cristina Monge discusses the crisis of trust in society in her new essay, which won the Paidós award.
Nobel-winning scientist with 3 girls in Epstein's mansion... The discovery that changed the world
New revelations from Epstein's files link Nobel laureate James Watson to photographs taken at Jeffrey Epstein's mansion with three young women.
No Revolution Expected Within the Progressive Party
Political scientist Eiríkur Bergmann claims that no significant changes are anticipated within Iceland's Progressive Party following the election of Lilja Alfreðsdóttir as its new leader.
Katharina Zweig on AI: Is ChatGPT Sometimes a Bit Silly?
Computer scientist Katharina Zweig expresses skepticism about AI, particularly language models, in her new book, questioning their capabilities and the potential existential threats they pose to humanity.
The new totalitarianism does not need secret police or bans. It suffices with algorithms
A new book by French political scientist Asma Mhalla discusses the emergence of a new form of totalitarianism that combines political and technological power, suggesting that modern control mechanisms operate subtly through digital means rather than through overt bans or secret police.
New Files: Epstein Considered Investment in Laboratory Aiming to Create 'Perfect Offspring'
Documents recently released by the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein collaborated with a self-proclaimed 'mad scientist' who planned to start a company focused on designer babies and human cloning.
Behind the Curtain of the Mind: How the Brain Weaves Invisible Worlds?
This article explores how the brain constructs mental images and conjures memories and possible futures through interconnected neural networks.
"This could then take over a presentation for the entire new federal state"
Markus Söder calls for the merging of federal states, while political scientist Nicolai Dose discusses the arguments for state mergers and the likely obstacles the Bavarian Prime Minister may face.
China’s ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ Thinks Time Is on His Side
A Chinese scientist, dubbed 'Dr. Frankenstein', believes that advancements in technology will play a crucial role in his experiments and projects.
VIDEO Our legendary actress sparked a storm of reactions with her advice on how to drink water
In a Facebook video, actress and scientist Vitomira Lončar shares five tips from Chinese culture on the proper way to drink water, encouraging followers to think about new habits for 2026.
Attack on Venezuela: "Trump has internalized the new world order better than Europeans"
Political scientist Daniel Marwecki discusses the shift towards a multipolar world order post-1990 and critiques Europe's lingering illusions compared to the US under Trump.
In 1962, a geologist entered a cave: two months later, he accidentally invented a new field of biology
In 1962, a French scientist spent two months in a cave without light or contact with others, which inadvertently transformed our understanding of human time, sleep, and biology.
US Political Scientist on Zohran Mamdani: 'Power is What the Left Ultimately Lacks'
US political scientist Corey Robin discusses how Donald Trump's current radicalism is a reaction to progressive successes and suggests that New York's new mayor could lead the way for the Left.
AI scientist Ling Haibin, father of world’s first plant ID app, leaves US for China
Ling Haibin, the inventor of the world's first mobile plant identification app, returns to China to join Westlake University for a new role focused on exploration and innovation.
This double fear, we cannot afford it anymore in 2026
In his New Year's speech, Chancellor Merz calls for unity and optimism during crises while urging patience for reform initiatives, while political scientist Oliver W. Lembke calls for greater courage.
A new type of quantum computer would work even in the living room. The bold idea comes from a Czech scientist
Czech scientist Vít Svoboda has proposed a revolutionary concept for quantum computers using chiral molecules instead of electricity and silicon, winning the prestigious Dream Chemistry Award.