Quick crossword #56: Instrument that measures current (7)
23 April 2020
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Seagulls aren't menaces – they are fascinating and complex creatures
22 April 2020
Gulls are often misunderstood. Many people think of them as chip-stealing pests, but that's just because they haven't spent the time to get to know them, says Madeleine Goumas
Feedback on the news that the reverse universe is beige
22 April 2020
The beige dimension, plus Daleks come to save humanity and cats commanding spacecraft in Feedback’s weird weekly round-up
New Scientist puzzle #56: Diffy squares
22 April 2020
A puzzle based on subtraction. Can you solve this tricky Diffy square? Plus solution to puzzle #55
Dulce de leche: How to turn condensed milk into a tasty caramel sauce
22 April 2020
How to use the Maillard reaction to make delicious dulce de leche – the ultimate comfort food when you are stuck indoors, says Sam Wong
Dingoes are both pest and icon. Now there's a new reason to love them
22 April 2020
Dingoes have been persecuted in Australia for centuries for killing livestock, but protecting them could benefit the environment and aid recovery from the devastating fires
Correlation or causation? Mathematics can finally give us an answer
22 April 2020
Are shark attacks and ice cream sales linked? Do drugs work? Being able to distinguish cause and effect is crucial. Now we have the maths to do it reliably
Don't Miss: Biohackers on Netflix and a book on social isolation
22 April 2020
Medical student Mia gets more than she bargains for in German thriller Biohackers and former US surgeon general Vivek Murthy has a new book about loneliness
Science Diction review: The origins of jargon in bite-sized chunks
22 April 2020
A podcast called Science Diction looks at the stories behind scientific terms and phrases. Each episode is short and nicely put together, says David Silverberg
We know the best spots to look for alien life – can we get to them?
22 April 2020
Extraterrestrial oceans are an obvious place to search for alien life, but getting there and having a look won't be easy, says NASA's Kevin Hand in his book Alien Oceans
