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Quick crossword #133: Underground plant stem (7)

18 May 2023

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

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We can treat age-related illness without calling ageing a disease

17 May 2023

Declaring ageing a disease could hold back efforts to find genuine treatments that tackle age-related illnesses like osteoporosis and dementia

This week’s new questions

17 May 2023

If a cyclist and runner exercise together, who is expending more energy? And if humans colonised Mars, would they calculate time based on the length of a Martian day or one on Earth?

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How and when did the North American accent develop?

17 May 2023

Evidence suggests 17th-century English people spoke with what we would now regard as an American accent, say our readers, who also point out that there is more than one North American accent

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Why do some of our organs come in pairs, but we only have one heart?

17 May 2023

We can work out why some of our organs are paired by looking at the earliest stages of our development, say our readers - but the Doctor's two hearts in Doctor Who are another matter

Puzzle #222: Can you help Patty use her inaccurate scales?

17 May 2023

Can you solve this week’s arithmetical puzzle, A question of balance? Plus the answer to puzzle #221

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17 May 2023

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The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center???s new engaging exhibits. 2. Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium Alvaro Keding/? AMNH Description: The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center?s new engaging exhibits. Usage rights: PLEASE NOTE: These images are supplied solely for one-time use by print, broadcast, and online media for publicity purposes related to The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation press preview. No other use of these images is permitted without the express written permission of the Museum and/or the owners of the images. Unique identifier: AN1525680

The Gilder Center review: How to draw in more natural history fans

17 May 2023

An enticingly designed addition to the American Museum of Natural History in New York aims to connect all forms of life, from leafcutter ants to humans. Its engaging exhibits look sure to win more fans for the natural world

Addicted to Drama: Find out what it means to be called a 'drama queen'

17 May 2023

Is whipping up drama from everyday life down to personality? Or could it be caused by something deeper that warrants investigation? Scott Lyons's new book explores what might fuel those who thrive on the dramatic

Let science guide horse welfare, not misguided, overemotional protest

17 May 2023

Equine sports are increasingly under fire from animal rights activists, but science should be the focus for those who demand changes to the likes of horseracing and Olympic events, says Christa Lesté-Lasserre