We publish New Humanist, a quarterly journal of ideas, science and culture.

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A groundbreaking device extracts the "white gold" passively

A new study adds to the evidence that obesity isn't about will power

Democracy is under attack worldwide. From the prophets and televangelists guiding Trump to the divides that threaten the anti-racist movement, our new issue explores what's at stake and how we can fight back

Social media misinformation has real-world consequences

The failure to tackle abuse scandals has left the Church of England in crisis once more

The ongoing passage of assisted dying bills in Westminster and Scotland is a huge victory for campaigners – but for many, the proposed conditions are far too restrictive

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Machine learning is being used to understand why some people age quicker than others

From brain implants to dark philosophies and an obsession with blood transfusion, our new issue takes a look at the beliefs and ambitions of the tech billionaires – and how they're taking root in the corridors of power

Britain plans to build thousands of wind turbines. And a scientific breakthrough may help ensure they don't end up in landfill

Xi Jinping may have skipped this year's COP, but China is making giant strides when it comes to clean energy

Why was this year's Nobel Prize in Physics so controversial?