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Chemistry

The science behind making perfect puff pastry

After a lifetime of avoidance, avid baker Catherine de Lange discovers that puff pastry isn't hard to make –you just need a bit of time

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Life

Why I won't be fertilising plants with milk, despite what Tiktok says

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Mathematics

The Monty Hall problem shows how tricky judging the odds can be

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Space

How to spot rare and beautiful noctilucent clouds

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Society

Dear David: How do I reconnect with old friends?

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Chemistry

How science can help you whip up perfect egg whites for your bakes

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Life

Here's an easier way to improve the drainage of heavy clay soil

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Mathematics

Vindication for maths teachers: Pythagoras's theorem seen in the wild

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Space

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower and when is the peak?

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Mind

How science can inspire 'peak experiences' that improve well-being

My column about the spiritual side of science has seen many of you sharing your own awe-inspiring experiences, says David Robson

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Chemistry

How science can help you bake a delicious vegan carrot cake

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Life

Why ivy growing on your walls may actually be beneficial

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Mathematics

Try these mathematical magic tricks that are guaranteed to work

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Space

How to spot the Spring Triangle as the equinox approaches

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