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Tom Gauld on making sure you get the right candidate

9 April 2020

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon

Quick crossword 55: Concerning heat (7)

9 April 2020

Challenge your brain by solving New Scientist's weekly crosswords on your mobile, tablet or desktop

Vivarium review: An indie sci-fi that packs a creepy punch

8 April 2020

In Vivarium, a young couple in need of a starter home meet an estate agent who is very definitely not what he seems, and nor is the estate he shows them, finds Simon Ings

Don't Miss: Apple TV's See, cultural creatures and a virtual ISS

8 April 2020

Watch Apple TV's See where vision becomes a heresy, discover non-human animals that also rely on culture and enjoy the International Space Station from your own home

Why do so many people become obsessed with UFOs and aliens?

8 April 2020

They Are Already Here: UFO culture and why we see saucers by Sarah Scoles tries to find out what's so appealing about hunting UFOs

Deciding how to end lockdown will be hard, but we should do it soon

8 April 2020

An end to lockdown is many weeks away for some nations, but decisions on how to do it need to be made now so we can make preparations and communicate it clearly

The coronavirus crisis could fundamentally alter the internet

8 April 2020

The covid-19 pandemic has many of us stuck at home. The result could completely reshape how we use the internet, writes Annalee Newitz

I'm protecting seabirds in one of the world's most overfished areas

8 April 2020

West Africa's waters are a hotspot for illegal fishing, says conservationist Justine Dossa. She is working to change fishing practices and tackle pollution

This week’s new questions

8 April 2020

Why don't cats have more facial expressions, and tips for successful fossilisation. Answers and stories please to the Last Word inbox, all contributions appreciated