Mind
Why great people don’t always give good advice
Whatever your area of interest, it would seem sensible to learn from the best. Recent research disagrees, finds David Robson
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If we all lined up with our arms touching, where would this circle be?
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Given the impact of cats, why don鈥檛 we domesticate more rats as pets?
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Why can鈥檛 we conjure up smell and touch in our heads? (part 2)
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This week鈥檚 new questions
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Do those with larger brains nap more? Possibly, find scientists
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Tom Gauld on areas of expertise
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Twisteddoodles on gas laws and deadline law
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Environment
Even rail trucks full of coal look beautiful in a J Henry Fair photo
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Chemistry
The science behind baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie
Whether you like yours fudgy or crisp, nothing beats a chocolate chip cookie. Sam Wong explains how to get your preferred texture
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Urgent inquiry into whereabouts of Robinson Crusoe’s insect companions
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Earth was a hothouse 201 million years ago. How did it recover?
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Can all animals get drunk? What enables this in those that can?
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Why does honey stop dripping when there is still some left? (part 2)
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