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2 December 2021
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Why the myth of 'wilderness' harms both nature and humanity
1 December 2021
Humans have affected every aspect of life on Earth – from hunting prehistoric beasts to changing the climate – and the illusion that pristine nature still exists undermines our efforts to make a better world, says environmental writer Emma Marris
Methane's climate impact was just one truth finally accepted at COP26
1 December 2021
At the COP26 summit, the world officially acknowledged climate science, particularly in relation to methane. But it has taken decades to get to this point and we have a long way still to go
Does simmering versus boiling make a difference when cooking?
1 December 2021
Water boils at 100°C, so why does it matter whether it is gently simmering or energetically boiling? Our readers debate the impact
Puzzle #142: The joys of simultaneous equations
1 December 2021
Can you solve this week’s classic puzzle Simultaneous pleasure set by Kyle Evans? Plus the answer to puzzle #141
It’s time to tuck your plants into a compost bed for winter
1 December 2021
Like your gut bacteria, the microorganisms in your soil need nurturing, so give them a helping of organic matter, says Clare Wilson
Is our solar system a cosmic oddity? Evidence from exoplanets says yes
1 December 2021
When we started finding planetary systems around other stars we thought many of them would be like ours. We’ve now found hundreds – and it’s so far, so wrong
Methane is much worse than CO2 – here’s what we should do about it
1 December 2021
Methane is an underappreciated but potent greenhouse gas. How we deal with it will have a massive impact on averting the worst consequences of climate change
How to hack your stress and turn it into a positive force in your life
1 December 2021
Too much stress hurts mind and body, but the stress response exists for good evolutionary reasons. Recognising that is the first step to turning its negative effects around
Heirloom tomatoes are less genetically diverse than standard varieties
29 November 2021
A study of traditional ‘heirloom’ tomato varieties from Europe has revealed little genetic diversity despite their enormous variety in size, shape and colour
