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2K18TC6 London, UK. 16th Sep, 2022. Shaikha Al Mazrou, Red Stack, 2022, Lawrie Shabibi - Frieze Sculpture, one of the largest outdoor exhibitions in London, including work by international artists in Regent's Park. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News

Why do we use pillows? part 3

Our readers highlight how there are many different types of pillow, and you may not even need one at all

This week鈥檚 new questions

Space

Spruce trees stumped (sigh) when it comes to predicting eclipses

Twisteddoodles on classic experimental results

Tom Gauld on a Valentine’s Day experiment

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Health

Why adding cross training into your exercise routine is the way to go

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Is it more efficient to dry towels hung up portrait or landscape?

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If Earth exploded, how many rocks would have signs of life?

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Why do we scream in fear? part 3

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Why do jewellery chains become so tightly knotted together? part 2

One reader explains exactly how you can untie your knotted jewellery

This week鈥檚 new questions

‘Roughly 109.5 golden retrievers’: a new way to measure ice

Life

Five stunning images from the Close-up Photographer of the Year awards

Tom Gauld on the social sciences