Emma Davies

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Why does bolognese, stew and curry taste better the next day? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why does bolognese sauce stain my plastic containers?

Why doesn’t honey go off? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why doesn’t honey go off?

I’d love to treat myself to a gel manicure, but are they bad for me? © Getty Images

Everyday science

I’d love to treat myself to a gel manicure, but are they bad for me?

How does popping candy work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does popping candy work?

Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? © Getty Images

Why does coriander taste like soap to some people?

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?

How does bubble bath work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does bubble bath work?

What makes sugar sweet? © Getty Images

What makes sugar sweet?

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?

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