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The science of crispy: how to make perfect pork crackling

Health

The science of crispy: how to make perfect pork crackling

What is it that turns tough pork skin into amazing crackling? Sam Wong reveals the secret to that wonderful crispy crunch

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Two characters in Tales from the Loop

Tales From The Loop review: Beautiful and sedate sci-fi escapism

Culture

The science of pastry: Master a shortcrust and make a rhubarb tart

Humans

The science of pastry: Master a shortcrust and make a rhubarb tart

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David Attenborough in Chernobyl, Ukraine while recording his latest documentary

Environment

David Attenborough’s A Life on Our Planet is a powerful call to action

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Is your salad going to kill you?

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Is your salad going to kill you?

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Frost on leaves

Technology

Artificial leaves made from aluminium could keep windows frost-free

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How to make noodles: the art and science of manipulating gluten

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How to make noodles: the art and science of manipulating gluten

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Westworld season 3 review: Five-star TV where nothing is what it seems

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Westworld season 3 review: Five-star TV where nothing is what it seems

Culture

Use the science of garlic to bring sweetness or fire to your food

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Use the science of garlic to bring sweetness or fire to your food

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Don't miss: Altered Carbon anime and Attenborough reads The Peregrine

Humans

Don't miss: Altered Carbon anime and Attenborough reads The Peregrine

This week, listen as David Attenborough reads nature classic The Peregrine, learn how skyscrapers and railway cuttings offer unlikely oases for wildlife, and watch an Altered Carbon anime spin-off

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Humans

How to make a sourdough starter and delicious sourdough bread

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Life

Greenwood review: Can humanity survive a tree apocalypse?

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Technology

The Doors of Eden review: A gripping alternative biology tech-thriller

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Make kimchi at home by cultivating a friendly microbial ecosystem

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