When asked to recall the earliest movie that defined robots for him, “Alien: Earth” star Timothy Olyphant leapt from Ridley Scott’s universe into an entirely different sector of space. “I certainly ...

We write a lot about robots here at New Scientist – the latest cutting-edge developments, the newest technology. Fancy reading about a golf robot? A laundry robot? A kickboxing robot? A space robot?

Animated films that explore the relationship between technology and nature have captivated audiences with stories that blend adventure, heart, and a sense of wonder for years. The Wild Robot, adapted ...