Charlotte Carter
Recent articles by Charlotte Carter
Why do Christmas crackers go bang?
Crackers: the only time you can have family fun with gunpowder in the home.
How tall can a Christmas tree grow?
The 'Christmas Tree' can refer to various different species of tree, but which of these is biggest?
Great British Bake Off | 9 baking science tips to avoid soggy bottoms (and other baking disasters)
Hooray, Bake Off is back on telly, so we asked our team of specialists to put a pinny on and bake up some answers to the most delicious questions about cake.
Why do dogs chase their tails?
Some dogs appear obsessed with chasing their elusive tail, but what brings out this kind of behaviour?
Why do I feel cold and shiver when I have a fever?
Even though fevers raise your internal temperature, you feel so cold because your body wants your insides to get even toastier.
You think you're cold? Here are some amazing photos of chilly people in freezing places
Brr, it's getting chilly again, but some places around the world are used to these sub-zero temperatures - would you want to live anywhere like this?
35 breathtaking pictures of Jupiter taken from the Juno spacecraft
As NASA's Juno space probe continues to orbit the Solar System's largest planet, we look back at some of its best images of this Jovian wonder.
How nature can help you predict the weather
Delete your weather app – the best forecasters are birds, plants and animals. Here are five ways that nature can help you predict the weather.
Top 10 most Vitamin D rich foods
Although our skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, this isn’t always a guarantee in places like the UK. Fortunately, there are things you can eat to supplement the Sun’s rays.
How to supercharge your smart home
Fired up Alexa? Got Hue on cue? Perfect, but how can you get things ticking over that little bit quicker? Here are five time-saving gadgets to give your smart home a speed boost.
Amazing pictures of the 2018 super blue blood moon
A super blue blood moon is a rare treat, but fortunately there are plenty of astronomers with their cameras ready - here are some of the best photos.
29 beautiful Cassini images (and a few fun facts)
The Cassini spacecraft has opened our eyes to the wonders of Saturn and its moons like Enceladus and Titan with some amazing pictures - here are some of our favourites of the planet, its rings and moons, including the last one ever taken.
The thought experiment: Could I survive a parachute jump through a thundercloud?
Skydiving through a storm isn't the safest occupation.
Head to head: Mo Farah vs Usain Bolt
Who is faster and who can run the furthest, Mo Farah or Usain Bolt? We look at the stats to find out who is the speediest runner.
Top 10: What are the largest stadiums in the world?
If you want noisiest fans you need to have the biggest stadium, and just imagine the Earth-shaking volume when these pull in a capacity crowd.
Top 10: What are the heaviest land carnivores?
These big beasts need a lot to eat to get to their superior size – just make sure you’re not on the menu.
How to stop a zombie apocalypse with science
What could we do if a real-life zombie disease started to spread?
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Solving the Piltdown Man crime: how we worked out there was only one forger
Fossils claiming to be the missing link between ape and humans were manipulated in such a way that Charles Dawson, who discovered them, was most likely the forger.
Top 10: what are the largest birds of prey?
Birds of prey are some of the biggest birds in the world, but which of them is the heaviest?
Top 10: What are the most intelligent dog breeds?
You might think yours is the smartest dog around, but how does she compare to these intelligent dog breeds?
Six of the best ways to cure an earworm
How do you get rid of a song stuck in your head? Try out these tips for getting an earworm out of your brain.
Creatures you might find on a journey to the centre of the Earth
A new project hopes to drill through the Earth's crust for the first time. But what beasties lurk deep beneath our feet?
How exactly does electricity kill you?
It may not come as a shock to the system, but you really should pay attention to electrical safety.
Top 10: What are the fastest fish in the world?
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but which of them is the fastest fish?