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New Å®ÉúСÊÓƵ'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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Are any animals other than us aware of their own mortality?

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This week’s new questions

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This week’s new questions

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When does a theory become a fact and who decides? (part 2)

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When does a theory become a fact and who decides? (part 2)

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Why does stretching and yawning after waking up feel so pleasant?

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Why does stretching and yawning after waking up feel so pleasant?

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Issue no. 3373 published 12 February 2022

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