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Quiz of the year: Take the ultimate test for fans of science news

14 December 2022

Our coverage has included so many great stories from the around world. See what you remember in a bumper holiday season quiz looking back across New Scientist’s content during 2022


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Quiz of the year: Can you recall the quirkier stories of 2021?

15 December 2021

In a year dominated by covid and climate change, we also brought you plenty of weird and wonderful science coverage. Test your knowledge of some of the most intriguing nuggets, if you dare


Quiz of the year: Can you remember the science stories of 2020?

Quiz of the year: Can you remember the science stories of 2020?

16 December 2020

The pandemic may have stolen many of the headlines of 2020, but this year has been a bumper year for other science, too. Can you remember it? Find out in our covid-free quiz


Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2019's science stories

Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2019's science stories

18 December 2019

How do you revive a burned koala? How many microplastics does a teabag release? Find out how well you've been paying attention with our fun festive quiz


Quiz: How good is your knowledge of the moon?

Quiz: How good is your knowledge of the moon?

9 July 2019

How old is the moon, how long does the journey take and how much rubbish have we left there? Test your knowledge in our quiz.


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Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2018’s science stories

18 December 2018

What is the punk turtle’s secret power? Or the US Navy’s newest secret weapon? Find out how well you’ve been paying attention with our fun festive quiz


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