Last Word
Could aliens work out if a human or an ape built the tomb they lie in?
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New Scientist'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
Issue no. 3500 published 20 July 2024