When was New Scientist first published?
New Scientist was first published on the 22nd of November 1956, priced at one shilling. It was founded by Tom Margerison, Max Raison, and Nicholas Harrison.
Questions about New Scientist
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Who owns New Scientist magazine?
New Scientist is owned by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), which purchased the magazine for 70 million pounds in March 2021. DMGT has guaranteed the magazine's editorial independence.
How often is New Scientist published and where?
New Scientist publishes weekly English-language editions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. A separate monthly Dutch-language edition is published by Veen Media.
What was Greg Egan's criticism of New Scientist?
In September 2006, science fiction writer Greg Egan criticised New Scientist for what he called a sensationalist bent and lack of basic scientific knowledge, which he argued constituted a threat to the public understanding of science. His specific complaint concerned the magazine's coverage of Roger Shawyer's electromagnetic drive, which Egan said violated the law of conservation of momentum.
What books has New Scientist published from its Last Word column?
New Scientist has published a series of books drawn from its Last Word reader Q and A column, beginning with The Last Word in 1998. Later titles include Does Anything Eat Wasps?, Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?, How to Fossilise Your Hamster, Do Polar Bears Get Lonely?, and Will We Ever Speak Dolphin?, with the most recent in the series, Question Everything, published in 2014.
What is New Scientist Live?
New Scientist Live is an annual science festival held in London that New Scientist has run since 2016. It attracts high-profile scientists and science presenters.