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Twisteddoodles: What did the printer say to the radio?

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

Kaizen concept; the continuous improvement in business for efficiency and effectiveness. Kaizen cycle icon on wood cubes; improve, continuous, process, result, standard solution. Quality improvement.

Mind

Think small for attainable New Year’s resolutions

champagne spoon

Does putting a spoon in a bottle of champagne stop it losing its fizz?

MGCGTA Two identical twins, sitting in cafe, wearing the same clothes, writing with both hands, simultaneously, London, England, UK

Why aren’t we equally capable with our left and right sides?

ginger cat slumped over a branch stuck in a cherry tree; Shutterstock ID 1750273625; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

This week’s new questions

Comment

Celebrating New Year with the otorhinolaryngology crew

?Goleuadau?r Gogledd? ? Mathew Browne Wales, United Kingdom The title of this image, ?Goleuadau?r Gogledd,? translates to ?Northern Lights? in Welsh. Finding the accurate translation proved challenging, as this phrase isn?t commonly used in everyday conversations here in South Wales. Witnessing the aurora borealis this far south is a rare occurrence, and capturing it at an iconic location like Paxton?s Tower adds to its uniqueness. Paxton?s Tower, a hilltop folly with a history spanning over 200 years, overlooks the picturesque Carmarthenshire countryside. For over an hour, the horizon beyond the clouds emitted hues of green and pink. However, for a brief yet magical moment, the sky came alive with impressive pink pillars, visible to the naked eye

Earth

See a dazzling collection of the year’s best northern lights pictures

Twisteddoodles on the amount of cheese currently in the fridge

Snow Leopard Starry Night: How A Rare Image Can Bring Big Protections This is a wildlife first: a snow leopard captured under a starry night sky in stunning fidelity. An image that could help protect the species by turning a neglected area into a protected park.

Life

First ever photo of a snow leopard under a starry sky is spectacular

GTG9F9 Hot mulled wine and book in woman hands. Relaxing in front of burning fire in the cold winter day.

Chemistry

Can science explain why some drinks and foods are a perfect match?

Some things just go together, like red wine and cheese, lager and a spicy curry – and Christmas and mulled wine, says Sam Wong

‘Abdominal perimeters’ increase over holiday season, find researchers

Tom Gauld on holiday planning

Twisteddoodles on academic conversations

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See the world’s tropical forests illuminated in stunning new show