This week’s new questions
8 March 2023
Why don’t my dog’s feet freeze in the snow? And why do violinists use their left hand for intricate fingerwork, whereas on the piano the more complex notes are played by the right hand?
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Why are birds mostly monogamous, but not mammals? (part 2)
8 March 2023
Birds might tend to form long-term relationships with one partner, but this doesn’t mean they are sexually loyal, points out one reader
Why is the noise of aeroplanes louder in colder weather?
8 March 2023
It isn’t your imagination! Sound waves can become focused due to the impact of colder temperatures on the atmosphere
What is the most efficient way to stir to dissolve something in water?
8 March 2023
Zigzag motions, figure-of-eight and whirling vortices - the best way to stir sugar into a cup of tea isn’t as straightforward as you might think, say our readers
