Q&A
Do I have alexithymia?
If you struggle to identify your feelings on a regular basis, you might just have alexithymia – here's how you can know if you do
How many spiders are in my house?
Your house may contain dozens of spiders. Or far more...
How many organs could I survive without?
The human body is a remarkably resilient thing, as many case studies of people surviving without organs tell us
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How stable is my personality?
Various studies have looked at how personality changes over our lives
What's the smelliest thing in the world?
The human nose can have wildly different sensitivities to odour molecules, but there is one chemical that made people vomit and go unconscious
Could I get phone signal on the Moon?
Companies are racing to put 5G on the Moon, an expert explains why as several missions are planned to visit our lunar neighbour
What's the most secret weapon we know about?
Countries around the world have stores and stores of weapons, but what is the biggest secret we know about?
Should I start sniffing rosemary?
A centuries-old idea is getting modern scientific backing
Can chemicals in clothing mess with my hormones?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in clothing and in rugs can disrupt your hormone levels. Here's what you can do about it
What is the most dangerous fish to eat?
Pufferfish is considered the most dangerous fish to eat; it is poisonous, potentially fatal. But if sliced properly, it can be quite tasty
Can animals smell death?
How one fallen creature can set off a chain reaction of chaos
Should I keep my car keys in a faraday box?
Car thieves are coming up with new ways to steal keyless vehicles, could keeping your fob in a faraday box stop your car from being stolen?
Are breakfast cereals actually healthy?
While some breakfast cereals deliver little more than sugar, others can be a vital source of vitamins and minerals
Do any foods taste better in space?
How does food taste in space? Bland, say astronauts on the International Space Station
Can noise-cancelling headphones damage my ears?
Noise-cancelling headphones can help us listen to the music we love at lower volumes, but do they cause any damage to our hearing?
The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth
Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a pet?
Just as with human bereavement, losing a pet can cause intense grief
I keep having nightmares. Should I be worried?
Some recent research has made headlines by linking frequent nightmares to an increased risk of dementia. Should we be worried?
How does the timing of puberty affect a person's long-term health?
New research suggests that the timing of your puberty may affect your long-term health, including heart disease, diabetes and asthma
Was the sea always blue?
Several billion years ago, tiny little creatures may have changed the colour of the ocean
Does my internet speed affect my health?
Bytes don't spread diseases, but they do seem to be linked with your health
Could a virus change my DNA?
Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA
How much of the ocean is just whale pee?
Whale pee is more important to the ocean than you might think. How important? Urine for a shock
Where does the ink go when you get a tattoo removed?
If you have had a tattoo removed by a laser-based treatment, you may be wondering where the ink particles go