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Quick crossword #101: Ethanol or hydrogen peroxide, for example (10)

10 February 2022

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


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It is possible to remake our economy so we use less and waste less

9 February 2022

It is time to do away with buying new products and binning them at the end of their lives and instead create a circular economy in which old goods can be reused, recycled, or can restore the environment


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Identify local wildlife and aid research with the iNaturalist app

9 February 2022

Capture photos of wild plants and animals, identify species you come across and contribute to biodiversity and conservation research, suggests Layal Liverpool


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Six graphics that reveal what materials we consume – and what we waste

9 February 2022

We are devouring ever more biomass, fossil fuels, metals and minerals each year. These graphics show how, and the shocking picture of how much we throw away


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Puzzle #154: How many candidates are standing in the by-election?

9 February 2022

Can you solve this week’s puzzle, Party line-up? Plus the answer to puzzle #153


Alex Keshavarzi interview: How muons could reveal exotic new physics

Alex Keshavarzi interview: How muons could reveal exotic new physics

9 February 2022

Precision measurements have long suggested that particles called muons, closely related to the electron, are misbehaving. Now, it seems their shenanigans might be pointing to the presence of new particles


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Janez Potočnik interview: How a circular economy can help us go green

9 February 2022

A sustainable future means using less stuff more wisely – but politicians aren’t yet grasping the nettle, says the head of the UN International Resource Panel


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Don’t miss: the return of Space Force, Netflix’s moon-shot comedy

9 February 2022

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


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What myths of warrior women tell us about identity and gender politics

9 February 2022

From Amazon warriors to pugilistic matriarchs, stories of female fighters abound. Where do they come from and what can they tell us about gender equality, past, present and future, asks Laura Spinney


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How to cut material use in buildings, clothes, electronics and plastic

9 February 2022

A sustainable future means using less stuff more wisely – but politicians aren’t yet grasping the nettle, says the head of the UN International Resource Panel


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