This week’s new questions
2 March 2022
Does food cooked in the microwave really taste different to that cooked conventionally? And how many humans would be alive today if agriculture had never been invented?
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The universe is expanding, but what is it expanding into? (Part 2)
2 March 2022
Perhaps the universe isn’t expanding say our readers, whose heads are hurting at the implications of its infinite nature
What is the best way to store images for the next 100 years? (Part 2)
2 March 2022
I want to preserve scenes from my childhood (currently on DVDs) for at least the next 100 years. With technology progressing so rapidly, what is the best format for this? (continued)
Why do only some materials glow under UV light?
2 March 2022
Phosphorescence is all down to tardy, excited electrons, and without this there would be no glow-in-the-dark paints
Puzzle #157: When will it rain? This challenge is no piece of cake
2 March 2022
Can you solve this week’s meteorological logic puzzle, Weather or not? Plus the answer to puzzle #156
How to grow strawberries and protect them from slugs
2 March 2022
Shop-bought strawberries can taste disappointing, but home grown ones are delicious. Here's how to succeed in growing these delicate fruits, says Clare Wilson
Rory Mc Donnell interview: The slug hunter with a strange new weapon
2 March 2022
Invasive slugs and snails are not only troublesome for gardeners – they cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage to crops every year. Ecologist Rory Mc Donnell is on a mission to find evidence-based ways to get rid of these pesky gastropods
Lose yourself: How transcendent experiences can boost your well-being
2 March 2022
A growing body of evidence suggests that doing things that make your sense of self fall away can make people happier, less stressed and even kinder to others. Here's our short guide to achieving this state
Dying Light 2 review: Avoiding zombies in a game with nods to covid-19
2 March 2022
The parkour element of Dying Light 2 Stay Human makes escaping from the undead tremendous fun, but the gameplay is fairly predictable, says Jacob Aron
Don't Miss: New Scientist Live, the greatest science show on Earth
2 March 2022
New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn't miss
