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8 Welcome
A note from the editor sharing his thoughts on the issue and
other ramblings10 Snapshot
Stunning images from the fields of science, history and nature
that will astound you94 Reviews
A feast for the mind96 Time Out
Stretch your brain cells with our quiz and crossword98 Last Word
Scientific breakthroughs can come from trivial beginnings16 The Latest Intelligence
Horses chatting with their ears, fish learning to walk, &
marching together makes men feel more powerful86 Q&A
How do hawks hover? What makes things burn? Why do
planets not twinkle? Our experts answer your questionsON THE COVER25 Comment & Analysis
Enjoying the chemistry of butterON THE COVER74 Balloon With A View
Rockets as a propulsion mechanism are very costly
perhaps it’ll be balloons that finally get space tourism off
the ground80 Huntrod’s Day
Fate or calculated chance, a couple’s life of coincidence is a
fascinating window into the world of maths and statisticsSCIENCESCIENCE10 Snapshot
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