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New ÒÁÈ˾þÃ'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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How do crows develop such distinct and individual ‘voices’?

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Why does our hair go white while eyebrows stay their original colour?

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Issue no. 3485 published 6 April 2024

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