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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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Is it greener to keep my petrol car or scrap it for an electric one?

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What is the best way to minimise crumbs when slicing bread? Part 2

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This week’s new questions

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Why is it harder to remove a shirt crease with an iron than put it in?

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Issue no. 3494 published 8 June 2024

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