Twisteddoodles: The earthworm has five hearts, but hungers for more

13 November 2021

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

Tom Gauld takes the finger of blame to a whole new level

13 November 2021

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon

What is the difference between a cake and a biscuit? (Part 2)

11 November 2021

Do cakes, biscuits and sponges owe their differences to air or moisture? Of is it down to heat-induced lattices of protein and starch. Our readers discuss

Cryptic crossword #70: Salt absorbed by exposed crustacean (8)

11 November 2021

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

Don't miss: Cowboy Bebop gets a live-action remake on Netflix

10 November 2021

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

Puzzle #139: Can Chloe and Clive fit the cube packs in the box?

10 November 2021

Can you solve this week’s fiendish puzzle, BLOXO cubes? Plus the answer to puzzle #138

Why do some veg continue to grow in the darkness of a refrigerator?

10 November 2021

For vegetables like onions, carrots and radishes, the fridge will feel like home, and they send out shoots in a futile attempt to find the sun

This week’s new questions

10 November 2021

Can house spiders survive when released outdoors? And why can’t I judge the temperature of bathwater with my left hand?

Turn your food waste into a tasty 'rubbish soup'

10 November 2021

Issue of Indigenous land in the US runs very deep

10 November 2021