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Twisteddoodles on the search for life and love

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

2CNWGJN Ophiuchus star constellation, Night sky, Cluster of stars, Deep space,?Serpentarius, Serpent bearer

Space

How to spot Ophiuchus, the thirteenth zodiacal constellation

Bernini statue detail of Gange with Latin words engraved on a wall Roman Capitol; Shutterstock ID 131482886; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

Do we actually know how the ancient Romans pronounced Latin words?

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How much tea must I drink to counter the effect of eating a hot dog?

Could land-dwelling octopuses develop technology? (part 2)

The Supermoon rises over houses in Olvera, in the southern Spanish province of Cadiz, July 12, 2014. Occurring when a full moon or new moon coincides with the closest approach the moon makes to the Earth, the Supermoon results in a larger-than-usual appearance of the lunar disk. REUTERS/Jon Nazca (SPAIN - Tags: SOCIETY CITYSCAPE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - GM1EA7D0FC401

This week鈥檚 new questions

Hidden jerk and where to find it

A shoulder of Alexandra Peak, the second heighest peak in the Rwenzori range, as seen from Margherita Peak. In the valley between the two peaks lies Stanley Glacier. The glacier was once so high that guides could lead clients across it on a gentle walk between the peaks. Today the face of the mountain is exposed as the glacier dies.

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See the magnificent but melting glaciers of the Rwenzori mountains

Tom Gauld: The temptation of Ada and Steve

Twisteddoodles on each individual’s contribution to the group project

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

Mind

How listening to audiobooks may be making us more gullible

If an ant or bee ends up far from its colony, what will happen to it?

Travelling by car, why does it feel I am going uphill when I go north?

Why is the left hand used for intricate violin fingerwork? (part 2)