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Quick crossword #63: Spiny anteater (7)

30 July 2020

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


Cosmology's new advances show our voyage of discovery is far from over

Cosmology's new advances show our voyage of discovery is far from over

29 July 2020

An incredible map of the universe and mind-bending revelations about a supermassive black hole are evidence that the advance of science is far from over – it has plenty of new shores yet to explore


Why people in the UK may need to view the Neowise comet in the nude

Why people in the UK may need to view the Neowise comet in the nude

29 July 2020

Naked comet viewing, plus strange astronomy acronyms and why “improbable” is less likely than “likely”, in Feedback’s weird weekly round-up


Puzzle #70: Can you win all of the biscuits?

Puzzle #70: Can you win all of the biscuits?

29 July 2020

Can you solve this week's fiendish puzzle Taking the biscuit? Plus the answer to puzzle #69


Sharon Moalem interview: Why women are genetically stronger than men

Sharon Moalem interview: Why women are genetically stronger than men

29 July 2020

We know that women live longer and are less susceptible to certain diseases than men. That may be down to the benefits of having two X chromosomes


The invisible superpower that helped dinosaurs conquer the world

The invisible superpower that helped dinosaurs conquer the world

29 July 2020

From beginnings as skulking, cat-sized reptiles, dinosaurs came to rule Earth for 100 million years – but how? Their secret wasn’t teeth or claws, but something deep inside them


Marine kaleidoscope shows the beauty of coral reefs

Marine kaleidoscope shows the beauty of coral reefs

29 July 2020

The vibrant colours of threatened coral reefs are transformed into a natural kaleidoscope in this stunning image created by Dutch photographer Georgette Douwma


Don’t Miss: Netflix drama The Rain returns for a shocking final season

Don’t Miss: Netflix drama The Rain returns for a shocking final season

29 July 2020

New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss


A weather forecast for fake news outbreaks on social media is coming

A weather forecast for fake news outbreaks on social media is coming

29 July 2020

A social media weather report that predicts outbreaks of propaganda is on its way. It can't arrive soon enough, says Annalee Newitz


Twisteddoodles on the types of questions asked at science conferences

Twisteddoodles on the types of questions asked at science conferences

29 July 2020

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles


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