Spinning stories out of nothing is a deeply human impulse. As a neurologist, I see my patients do it all the time.

Fuelled by loss, injury and jelly beans, Kirsty Mack tells of how she conquered the world's second-highest peak.

Standing in the "death zone" at the summit of the world's second-highest peak, Kirsty Mack allowed herself a brief celebration. Inspired by her late father, motivated to overcome a debilitating ...

Italy's defence minister directs a navy vessel to assist the flotilla's boats after what he says was a drone attack by ...

PAL Robotics unveils its Kangaroo humanoid in a new demo, showing off balance, squats, and a surprising box-lifting test.

It’s the stuff of sci-fi nightmares. But also perhaps the concept behind China’s gigantic new drone mothership called Jiu ...

This week, I'll present tips for becoming an "exerciser" and identifying oneself through that lens. Plus, I will introduce a ...

Flight attendants are there for passenger safety, first and foremost, but passengers should also know and follow certain ...

His legacy can be found all around us, but there is one that is exceptionally beautiful: Blooming bougainvillea flowers on ...

The New Scientist Book Club is currently reading Ursula K. Le Guin’s classic novel The Dispossessed. In this extract from its ...