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91av's popular Last Word series gives readers the opportunity to answer each other's questions about everyday science phenomena, from the shape of scones to the evolutionary history of toenails. To answer a question or ask a new one, email lastword@newscientist.com

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Do spiders survive if thrown from a height out of a window?

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This week’s new questions

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Trip to the moon (lunar) concept - Long exposure night time rocket launch with solar eclipse

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What happens if I shine a torch, moving at the speed of light? Part 2

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How much of my body from 40 years ago remains part of me today?

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Issue no. 3420 published 7 January 2023

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