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Joshua Howgego
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Acting Head of Features, New Scientist
London
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Life Sciences Computing and Technology PhilosophyPhysical Sciences
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By Joshua Howgego Verified| New Scientist Verified The following is an extract from our monthly Launchpad newsletter, which explores the solar system and beyond. You can sign up for Launchpad for free here. There is no better place to start explaining what so fascinates me about meteorites than Winston Churchill’s fish pond. Churchill lived for many years at a grand old house called Chartwell, which happens to be close to my home.
'It was so simple': How Antarctica's missing meteorites were discovered using a block of ice, a freezer and a lamp
By Joshua Howgego Verified| Live Science Verified There are hundreds of thousands of meteorites hidden beneath Antarctica's icy surface, some of which are slowly sinking out of reach. You might think that these submerged space rocks would be very tricky, expensive and time-consuming to find. But in this excerpt from "The Meteorite Hunters" (Oneworld Publications, 2025), author Joshua Howgego reveals how researchers came up with a way to recover the lost objects — using just a lamp, a freezer and a block of ice.
By Joshua Howgego Verified| New Scientist Verified The following is an extract from our monthly Launchpad newsletter, which explores the solar system and beyond. You can sign up for Launchpad for free here. There is no better place to start explaining what so fascinates me about meteorites than Winston Churchill’s fish pond. Churchill lived for many years at a grand old house called Chartwell, which happens to be close to my home.
Company Info
New Scientist
New Scientist is a prominent weekly science and technology magazine that has been published since November 22, 1956. Based in London, it offers English-language editions in the UK, the US, and Australia, along with a monthly Dutch-language edition. Owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust since March 2021, the magazine aims to report and interpret scientific advancements within societal and cultural contexts. The magazine covers a wide array of topics, including news, features, reviews, and commentary on science and technology. It also publishes speculative articles that range from technical discussions to philosophical insights. One of its key services is New Scientist Jobs, a platform that connects scientists with employment opportunities across various fields, including life sciences, physics, and chemistry. The magazine is available in both online and print formats, catering to a diverse readership of around 308,330 individuals interested in scientific ideas and discoveries.
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