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Is it really cheaper to cultivate your own fruit and vegetables?

Our gardening columnist James Wong isn’t convinced, and does the maths to get some answers

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Mathematics

The mathematics behind pouring a glass of wine

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NEOWISE Comet in Night Sky with Milky Way Galaxy - Bright rare comet in dark sky with crisp bold Milky Way Galaxy and silhouetted trees mountain astrophotography landscape. Very dark skies perfect for stargazing.

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Get ready to spot comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS next month

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Is my frequent laughter damaging my credibility at work?

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Chemistry

The science behind tempering chocolate

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A cheaper alternative to activated charcoal for your terrarium

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Mathematics

The surprising connections between maths and poetry

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Get ready to watch the dazzling Perseid meteor shower in August

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Are there times when we should cut ties with a toxic family member?

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Chemistry

How to make a perfect baked Alaska? It's all about thermodynamics

Getting this delicious cooked ice-cream dessert right requires a little bit of science know-how to avoid a melted disaster, says Catherine de Lange

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Life

Why you shouldn't believe claims you can grow a rose in a potato

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Mathematics

How mathematics can help you divide anything up fairly

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Space

Get ready to watch a rare explosive star system blaze into life

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Health

Dear David: How do I help my daughters deal with their social anxiety?

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