New Scientist was founded on November 22, 1956, by Tom Margerison, Max Raison, and Nicholas Harrison. The idea for the magazine came from Maxwell Raison, who was inspired by a speech by Sir Winston Churchill about the importance of science and technology for Britain's future. Percy Cudlipp, an experienced journalist with no scientific background, was brought in as the first editor to help shape the magazine's accessible style. Today, New Scientist is owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), which acquired the publication in March 2021 for £70 million. Based in London with offices in the US and Australia, New Scientist covers a wide range of scientific topics including health, space, physics, technology, environment, mind, humans, life, mathematics, chemistry, and earth sciences. While they don't focus on traditional sports or political news, they do report on how these areas intersect with science and technology. New Scientist delivers content through its weekly magazine, website, newsletters, videos, podcasts, and live events, catering to readers worldwide who are interested in scientific discoveries and their implications. **One interesting fact**: Despite being a major science publication, New Scientist has humble beginnings. The magazine was launched with limited capital and faced financial difficulties in its early days. By the summer of 1957, things were critical with no more money in the bank. However, the backers raised their stake, and the magazine broke even in its second year, never looking back since then.