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What causes clothes to crease, and why does ironing remove them?

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say

2026-09-23 · 17:00 UTC
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Science

What is an itch, and why can a simple touch calm it?

2026-09-23 · 17:00

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each…

Science

What is the fastest way to empty a full jug of water?

2026-09-23 · 17:00

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each…

Science

Why can’t we cool water as quickly as we can heat it? part 2

2026-09-23 · 17:00

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each…

Science

Why do we feel emotional about fictional characters? part 2

2026-09-23 · 17:00

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each…

Science

This week’s new questions

2026-09-23 · 17:00

Is it faster to jog up stairs or take them two at a time?

Science

Researcher finds that cats lie around for a ridiculous amount of time

2026-09-23 · 17:00

Feedback digs into important work done in New Zealand into the movements of cats, which found – to no one's great…

Other

Tom Gauld: ‘Trust me, it’s safe’

2026-09-23 · 17:00

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon

Science

Twisteddoodles on how to make a cell look its very best

2026-09-23 · 17:00

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

Science

When will the AMOC collapse? We don’t know, but should still prepare

2026-09-23 · 17:00

Uncertainty about when or even if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a vital ocean current, might collapse…

Crypto

MoonPay Expands Into Private Markets With $60M North Capital Acquisition

2026-09-23 · 16:52

MoonPay plans to acquire private-markets infrastructure provider North Capital for more than $60 million.

Crypto

$100B and Still Untouched: Satoshi’s Estimated Bitcoin Stash Just Got Bigger

2026-09-23 · 16:51

This month has seen a storm of dormant bitcoin wake up from slumber, and on Sept.

Tech

Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it

2026-09-23 · 16:49

The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support…

Sports

Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

2026-09-23 · 16:47

Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly…

Crypto

NYSE Taps Blockchain.com to Reach Crypto Investors With Tokenized Stocks

2026-09-23 · 16:36

Blockchain.com and NYSE Group signed a preliminary agreement to give the crypto exchange's users access to tokenized U.S.

World

28% of job postings on company career sites have been open over 90 days

2026-09-23 · 16:35

Nearly 28% of job postings on company career sites have remained open for more than 90 days, with over 94,000 postings…

Crypto

Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry

2026-09-23 · 16:34

The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to…

Crypto

XRP Gains as ETH/BTC Tests Long-Term Breakout

2026-09-23 · 16:30

ETH/BTC has broken a long descending trendline, placing the weekly ratio at a key confirmation point for sustained…

Sports

Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory

2026-09-23 · 16:26

Cristiano Ronaldo admits contemplating retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a…

Crypto

Americans Would Use Stablecoins—If They Came With Bank Protections, Visa Study Finds

2026-09-23 · 16:26

A Visa survey found U.S.

Sports

Ulster's Hume faces 'number of weeks' on sidelines

2026-09-23 · 16:20

Ulster centre James Hume is ruled out of Ulster's United Rugby Championship season opener against Edinburgh with a…

World

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault

2026-09-23 · 16:15

the disgraced Hollywood producer is already serving a sentence of 23 years for rape and sexual assault in another case.

Crypto

NYSE and Blockchain.com Plot 24/7 Stocks for 44 Million Users

2026-09-23 · 16:10

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has signed an agreement that could eventually put tokenized U.S.

Crypto

Can Stellar (XLM) Rally Prove Stronger Than XRP’s?

2026-09-23 · 16:07

This often-compared pair of altcoins bumps into similar obstacles on charts. Who’s got the upper hand?