New Scientist, January 4, 2025

New Scientist is the world’s most popular weekly science and technology publication. From artificial intelligence to climate change, from the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and innovations that matter. 

In this issue:

• Why becoming the right kind of optimist can transform your health
• How DNA in dirt is reshaping our understanding of Stone Age humans
• Can we use quantum computers to test a radical consciousness theory?
• Will there be another pandemic after covid-19 and are we prepared?
• Everything we know about long COVID-including how to reduce the risk