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Richard Smyth

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Richard Smyth is the author of An Indifference of Birds and

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Why connecting with nature shouldn't mean disconnecting from science

Life

Why connecting with nature shouldn't mean disconnecting from science

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New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #198: Stellar explosion (9)

24 December 2025

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Quick crossword #197: Legume; sports car (5)

26 November 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #196: Soft tissue injury (6)

12 November 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #195: Aviation territory (8)

29 October 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #194: Barrier Reef or white shark, perhaps (5)

15 October 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #193: Bi (7)

1 October 2025

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Quick crossword #192: S-shaped architectural element (4)

17 September 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #191: Rotating shaft with helical blades (5,9)

3 September 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #190: Super-dense astronomical object (5,4)

20 August 2025

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Quick crossword #189: Sci-fi novel by Andy Weir (3,7)

6 August 2025

France, Provence, woman touching lavender bloosoms in field in the summer

Mind

Biodiversity needs neurodiversity, says insightful new book

Culture

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