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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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When sea swimming, is it better to enter quickly or to take your time?

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This week’s new questions

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2K6A82T Artist's concept of astronauts and human habitats on Mars.

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What is the minimum number of people needed for a Martian settlement?

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Issue no. 3466 published 25 November 2023

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