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Quick crossword #92: Hard form of aluminium oxide (8)

Quick crossword #92: Hard form of aluminium oxide (8)

23 September 2021

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


How to sous vide steak using a beer cooler box

How to sous vide steak using a beer cooler box

22 September 2021

Cooking sous vide offers a route to perfection via precisely controlled temperatures. Here's how to do it at home, no gadgets necessary


This week’s new questions

This week’s new questions

22 September 2021

Why does it seem like I need to be more punctual for an appointment set for 11.17 am rather than 11.15 or 11.20? And do magnets have any effects on human cells?


Could humans evolve into two different species in the future?

Could humans evolve into two different species in the future?

22 September 2021

Readers debate whether space travel or genetic tinkering is more likely to lead to new species of people


Does talking or singing to plants help them to grow better?

Does talking or singing to plants help them to grow better?

22 September 2021

Plants could thrive when bathed in sound as some can sense vibrations. Or could it just be that they get more attention?


Puzzle #132: Can you work out on which day a quiz will be given?

Puzzle #132: Can you work out on which day a quiz will be given?

22 September 2021

Can you solve this week’s fiendish puzzle, One of these days? Plus the answer to puzzle #131


Tom Gauld on the two ways to explain scientific research

Tom Gauld on the two ways to explain scientific research

22 September 2021

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon


Twisteddoodles prepares to defend a thesis

Twisteddoodles prepares to defend a thesis

22 September 2021

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles


The UK’s plan to measure the bendiness of a banana using furlongs

The UK’s plan to measure the bendiness of a banana using furlongs

22 September 2021

A return to old measurements, plus the best harbour from a comparison viewpoint and angler behaviour during the pandemic, in Feedback’s weird weekly round-up


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