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The success of a 15-year project to help frogs in California’s Sierra Nevada suggests some amphibian species could be rescued from a devastating fungal disease by evolution – and a little human help

Nearly three-quarters of hammer coral colonies annually alternate between male and female. They are the only animal species known to undergo this change on such a regular schedule

With a spate of missions to the lunar surface scheduled for this year, we must ensure lessons from the way humanity has impacted Earth aren’t forgotten

After discovering that a Ralph Rowlett was in charge of the Royal Mint in 1540, Peter Rowlett runs the genealogy calculations to find out if he could be related

This year should bring rich gaming with Star Wars Outlaws, wonderful surprises such as World of Goo 2 – a satirical physics puzzle game – and, hopefully, the much-delayed Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, says Jacob Aron

The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week

Søren Solkær's new collection of photographs shows starlings swooping as one in dramatic, cloud-like flocks

Intriguing facts and forgotten history mingle in what is essentially Rebecca Boyle's love letter to the moon

Last year saw a host of exciting galaxy-related discoveries, led by a study about a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, the Small Magellanic Cloud. What a time to be an astrophysicist, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Feedback continues investigating both the whereabouts and the usefulness of black holes, in the process uncovering new research suggesting the cosmic phenomena could be used as rechargeable batteries

From Australia to the UK, the global shortage of science teachers will have a damaging effect on diversity and equity in science, says physics teacher Alom Shaha

Hannah Ritchie's smart new book is sure to whip up major controversy by arguing that the data shows we can win the battle to save the planet. But are its solutions credible?

An invasion of nomadic herders from the Eurasian steppe profoundly changed the genetic landscape of modern Europe, influencing patterns of modern diseases

The mysterious giant ape Gigantopithecus blacki died out up to 295,000 years ago, after failing to adapt to a changing climate and the food variability that went with it

Manatees or sea cows usually inhabit coastal waters, but rumour has it that some are hiding out in Upper Guinea. A scientific expedition goes in search of them

People who live along rivers in the Amazon basin have severe neurological symptoms and dangerously high levels of mercury in their bodies because of pollution from gold mining

The experimental X-59 aircraft is designed to break the sound barrier without making the startling booms produced by current supersonic planes

Water pipes offer a largely untapped source of renewable electricity that could provide 1.4 gigawatts of power in the US alone

The mental health of people who undertake mindfulness or meditation courses offered by their employer is generally no better than those who are not offered such programmes