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The weirdest food pairings that work according to science

The weirdest food pairings that work according to science

4 November 2020

From chocolate and strawberries to bacon and eggs, how well do we really understand the complex chemistry of food pairing, asks Sam Wong


Truth Seekers review: Ghost-hunting capers from Shaun of the Dead duo

Truth Seekers review: Ghost-hunting capers from Shaun of the Dead duo

4 November 2020

Amazon Prime's Truth Seekers from Sean of the Dead duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost is a mash up of British comedy and ghost hunting. Let’s hope the series becomes today’s Ghostbusters, says Emily Wilson


Don't Miss: Why laughter is contagious and being funny makes us sexier

Don't Miss: Why laughter is contagious and being funny makes us sexier

4 November 2020

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


Tumble review: A brilliant science podcast for children of all ages

Tumble review: A brilliant science podcast for children of all ages

4 November 2020

When inundated with disinformation, conspiracy theories and total nonsense, how can children learn about science? By listening to Tumble, a fantastic family podcast


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What can we learn from failed attempts to change people's behaviour?

28 October 2020

Failed interventions to change people's behaviour tend to have common features, such as relying on social pressure or using letters and text messages


An exhibition at the British Museum explores Arctic culture and climate change

British Museum exhibition shows how Arctic culture is under threat

28 October 2020

Arctic: Culture and Climate, an exhibition at London’s British Museum, celebrates the resilience and adaptability that has seen the Arctic's Indigenous People survive and thrive in a challenging environment for 30,000 years


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