New Scientist is a news app developed by New Scientist. Available as a free download, it was updated to v4.60 on July 10, 2024, and currently holds a 4.78 out of 5 rating based on 4.1K reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 36 MB of free space and runs Android 14+ or iOS 15.0+.
Weekly Science News Magazine
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Description
In a world where true facts are in short supply, there has never been a greater need for a trusted, impartial source of information about what’s going on in the world – or a greater need for inspiration through great ideas.
New Scientist can be played on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Download an APK version and follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. For help with downloading or installing APK files, visit our forums.
User Reviews and Ratings
★★★★★Just can’t stop reading…
If you are curious you have to read New Scientist!
★★★☆☆Top notch content 2ed class app
I have been a subscriber to New Scientist since 1964 when I received a subscription as a 16th birthday gift. It is still the best general science publication available in English and as a weekly they break a lot of news now that quality daily newspapers have been gutted of quality reporters.
This app would be fine if I could adjust the text size and font. I have written to the publication several times since this app was released. Once this app has how it handles text size and font selection I
★★★★★Most engaging and informative magazine I read
New Scientist consistently publishes, accessible, fascinating, and timely articles about everything from snails to planets to universes and back to gut bugs. I still love the economist in the New Yorker, but if I had to give up one magazine, it would not be New Scientist.
★★★★★Joy and Wisdom
News in general or even hearing bits of what is happening in the world nowadays can be (is!) frustrating and aggravating. Reading about new discoveries, insights and changes to largely accepted knowledge is exciting - and relaxing. I find it so encouraging that disciplined and civil scientific debate continues, and the breadth of topics and accessible reporting engage my mind without stressful thinking. So I enjoy reading about new learning in and about our world, and can relax without the vexin
★★★★★Very navigable, short informative pieces
I love these dense scientific three minute reads. Much more fact based and long term news than the 24 hour cycle.
I wish all articles were listenable but there are many.
