Turn Your Curiosity Into Action and Keep Learning With New Scientist
This April, millions of people will take part in real scientific research through Citizen Science Month, powered by SciStarter.
From classifying wildlife images and analyzing space data to transcribing historical records and contributing to Alzheimer’s research, people around the world are turning curiosity into action, often in just a few minutes at a time.
But participation is only part of the story. Understanding the science behind these efforts and where they lead matters just as much.
That’s where New Scientist comes in.
What Is New Scientist?
For 70 years, New Scientist has been offering a place to discover big ideas, and surprising insights every week, delivering trusted reporting on discoveries across science and technology. Discover stories like “Birdwatching may reshape the brain and build its buffer against ageing” and “Mathematics is undergoing the biggest change in its history“ with New Scientist.
From the latest advances in quantum computing, to fresh perspectives on human origins, their team of experts explore the discoveries reshaping our world and ourselves. As a citizen scientist, your curiosity powers real research — and now you can deepen that journey with New Scientist’s journalism.
It’s a simple idea: contribute to science, then follow where that science leads.
As part of Citizen Science Month, SciStarter and New Scientist are partnering to extend your impact beyond participation. Log your Acts of Science between April 1 to 30 to receive a free 12-month digital subscription (no strings attached!) and explore the discoveries connected to your contributions.
Along with important news and astounding new ideas from across science and technology, a subscription includes:
- Unlimited access to the New Scientist app and website, unlocking all articles and weekly magazine features. A great place to start: “AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations“
- Our subscriber only newsletters – expert curated updates like Editor’s Highlights, Lost in Space-Time, and Our Human Story
- The complete library of Essential guides – dive into 25 in-depth guides on key science topics, including AI, consciousness, the human mind, climate change and more
- Weekly puzzles and brain-boosting games – sharpen your mind with new crosswords every Thursday
This partnership is our way of giving you even more ways to explore, learn, and stay inspired — because every Act of Science contributes to real research and a stronger scientific community.
It is designed for people who want to go deeper, not just to see what is happening in science, but to understand why it matters. You don’t need a scientific background. You just need curiosity.
How to access the free New Scientist subscription:
It’s easy!
- Find and participate in a project or event on CitizenScienceMonth.org.
- Report your Acts of Science to CitizenScienceMonth.org/Report
- Check your inbox—your free subscription code will arrive via email!
Thank you for being part of the SciStarter community. Let’s make this month our most impactful yet.
