Emma Davies

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Do I really need to wash veg if I’m going to be cooking it? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Do I really need to wash veg if I’m going to be cooking it?

Is ‘snakebite’ just a mixture of lager and cider, or a chemical reaction between the two? © Alamy

Everyday science

Is ‘snakebite’ just a mixture of lager and cider, or a chemical reaction between the two?

How does bubble bath work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does bubble bath work?

What makes sugar sweet? © Getty Images

What makes sugar sweet?

Why shouldn’t you put tomatoes in the fridge? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why shouldn’t you put tomatoes in the fridge?

Why does toothpaste contain sweeteners? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why does toothpaste contain sweeteners?

How does colour-change lipstick work? © Getty Images

How does colour-change lipstick work?

How can meat-flavoured crisps be vegetarian? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How can meat-flavoured crisps be vegetarian?

How many states of matter are there? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How many states of matter are there?

The spice of life: unexpected benefits hidden in your curry © Getty Images

The spice of life Unexpected health benefits hidden in your curry

Why do certain types of potato make better mash than others? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why do certain types of potato make better mash than others?

Does sunlight reduce cholesterol? © Getty

Everyday science

Is there really a link between food and libido?

Why does orange juice taste bad after tooth brushing? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why does orange juice taste bad after tooth brushing?

Does cheese give you nightmares? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

Does cheese give you nightmares?

Do carrots help you see in the dark? © Dan Bright

Do carrots help you see in the dark?