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Cryptic crossword #59: Alpha males holding simple plant mixture (7)

10 June 2021

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

How large is a cubic metre of water?

9 June 2021

Some strange units of measure, plus the first statue for the creator of bitcoin and the (lack of) connection between bluetooth and covid-19, in Feedback’s weird weekly round-up

This week’s new questions

9 June 2021

Do plants get cancer? And when cycling over rough ground, is it better to cycle slowly or fast to avoid a puncture?

Why do two musical notes an octave apart sound the ‘same’? (continued)

9 June 2021

An experiment in telling notes played on different instruments apart may be key to understanding why notes in different octaves sound so similar

Can the brain register higher dimensions?

9 June 2021

Is it possible for us to perceive dimensions beyond those of space and time? Readers respond

Do humans provide any benefit to planet Earth except for ourselves?

9 June 2021

Do humans provide any benefit to planet Earth other than for ourselves?

Puzzle #117: Should a dad gamble on winning a ladybug cushion?

9 June 2021

Can you solve this week’s fiendish puzzle, My Fair Ladybug? Plus the answer to puzzle #116

The summer triangle is now visible in the sky – here's how to spot it

9 June 2021

The summer triangle is a beautiful pattern of stars, and this year Saturn and Jupiter will be lurking nearby. Wherever you are, Abigail Beall has top tips for locating it