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Â鶹´«Ă˝'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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What’s the best angle for a hosepipe to spray water furthest? (Part 2)

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Humans have “good bacteria”, but what about “good viruses”?

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Humans have “good bacteria”, but what about “good viruses”?

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In which direction in the sky did the big bang take place?

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Issue no. 3419 published 28 December 2022

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