ALT Two scientists share an office. The first, whose half of the room is neat and tidy, says “My new year's resolutions are to jog to work every day, choose the healthy option at lunch, and run a pleasant, well-ordered workspace.” The second, working in a total mess, replies “In the interests of scientific rigour, I'll be the control, and change absolutely nothing.”

ALT Image: Five colourful diagrams. 1. Most considered authors: Joyce. Proust. Tolstoy Considered reading (all ticked) Actually read (none ticked) 2. Non-fiction Titles consumed (19 blocks) Information retained (2 of the 19 shaded) 3. Unread book pile A bar chart. Last year (high) This year (higer still) 17% increase 4. Loans Books lent vs books returned. The difference between the two is labelled "friendships under review" 5.Audiobook listening A pie chart with 4 sections Concentrating: 42% Passively absorbing: 26% Completely distracted: 19% Asleep: 13%