Chemistry
How science can help you whip up perfect egg whites for your bakes
Egg whites are key to so many baked goods but can be tricky to work with. These tips will help you master the technique, says Catherine de Lange
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Why don’t animals other than humans get sick from uncooked food?
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Has Earth’s shifting north magnetic pole affected migrating animals?
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This week’s new questions
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How the discovery of a nest in a Roman museum caused a kerfuffle
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Humans
Astonishing images show how female Neanderthal may have looked
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Tom Gauld on investing in AI
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Life
Here’s an easier way to improve the drainage of heavy clay soil
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Once life is established, is the evolution of intelligence inevitable?
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Why aren’t humans covered in hair like other primates are? Part 2
Our readers take issue with previous answers to this question, saying that claims our hairless state meant we could chase down prey animals on the savannah is inconsistent with the data. Just look at cheetahs and elephants
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This week’s new questions
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How to make $138,000 from shredded banknotes – if you’re in Hong Kong
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Life
These stunning close-up photos offer a window onto the world of bees
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Tom Gauld on Atlas bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders
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