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Dazzling damselflies and a SpaceX plume commended by photo awards

Dazzling damselflies and a SpaceX plume commended by photo awards

15 April 2020

An aerial view of crabeater seals in Antarctica, mating damselflies and a twilight rocket launch were among the most lauded entries to the inaugural Nature TTL Photographer of the Year award


My patient's marriage was saved by a brain injury

My patient's marriage was saved by a brain injury

15 April 2020

Our brains influence all aspects of our lives, including our sexual desires. This means brain injuries can have some surprising effects, says Amee Baird


This week’s new questions

This week’s new questions

15 April 2020

How do large trees in cities get enough water to survive? Send your thoughts and observations to Almost the Last Word, all contributions appreciated


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Running while cycling: Why does my nose run when I'm on my bike?

15 April 2020

Why does my nose run when I'm on my bike? Readers respond with their explanations


river crossing

Level crossing: Why is it hard to walk if there's a large drop nearby?

15 April 2020

Why is it hard to walk if there's a large drop nearby? Readers respond with their explanations


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The worst April fools’ papers of 2020

15 April 2020

Making jokes on academic websites, plus a cautionary tale of experimenting with magnets in Feedback’s weird weekly round-up


New Scientist puzzle #55: Ton up

New Scientist puzzle #55: Ton up

15 April 2020

Try our brain-teaser based on the number 100. Can you divide it into four parts in a way that makes a pattern? Plus, the solution to puzzle #54


Baking without eggs: How to use aquafaba to make meringues

Baking without eggs: How to use aquafaba to make meringues

15 April 2020

You don't need eggs to make meringues, pancakes and a host of other baked goods. If you know the science behind it, there are ingredients such as aquafaba that can do the same job


Twisteddoodles on why you probably think this diagram is about you

15 April 2020

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles


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Tom Gauld on how to create a truly bottomless cup of coffee

15 April 2020

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon


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