Why can鈥檛 we conjure up smell and touch in our heads? (part 2)
Readers continue to reveal that, in fact, they are able to conjure up smell and taste, suggesting the inability to do so may be a form of aphantasia
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This week鈥檚 new questions
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Do those with larger brains nap more? Possibly, find scientists
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Tom Gauld on areas of expertise
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Twisteddoodles on gas laws and deadline law
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Environment
Even rail trucks full of coal look beautiful in a J Henry Fair photo
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Chemistry
The science behind baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie
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Urgent inquiry into whereabouts of Robinson Crusoe’s insect companions
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Earth was a hothouse 201 million years ago. How did it recover?
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Can all animals get drunk? What enables this in those that can?
Yes, all animals can get drunk, say our readers, pointing to bats, bears, squirrels, fruit flies - and a rather charming hedgehog
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Why does honey stop dripping when there is still some left? (part 2)
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This week鈥檚 new questions
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Tom Gauld: ‘If that’s Cern, I’m not here’
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Twisteddoodles on what’s new in science
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