Susan Blackmore

As the Star Wars universe continues to expand, we are left with more and more questions that remain unanswered. We answer a fundamental one here...

How much does intelligence weigh?

Being colourblind is one thing, but for people with tetrachromacy the world is an incredibly colourful place.

Close to the edge, risky business...

Don’t go teasing your pet fish – the three-second-memory stereotype is a myth.

We’d also argue that being hooked up to lab equipment is not conducive to a good night’s rest.

You don’t have to be a genius to know that there is correlation between IQ and genetics.

The shapes and colours that come alive in you eyes when you give them a good rub are known as phosphenes – but where do they come from?

Attraction is a trade-off between looks, health and similar beliefs… how romantic.

Girls like pink and boys like blue, that's what we're told but is it true...

Time flies when you're having fun - maybe that's why we like sleeping so much...

Achluophobia, lygophobia, myctophobia, nyctophobia, scotophobia - whatever you call your fear of the dark, it's good to know why you have it.

Wahhhhh! If someone complains that you are crying all the time, tell them you're getting rid of toxins in your eyes.

It seems we are never far away from an athletics doping scandal, but game theory explains why it is well worth the effort - if you don't get caught.

There’s no simple answer to treating depression because individual experience, and therefore success of treatments, depends on many factors.

Migraines are frustrating, especially as their cause is still unknown.

It doesn't matter if you're a smarty-pants if you don't know how to survive in the wild.

The term ‘coma’ covers many conditions, so if you can dream, it depends on which part of the brain is damaged.

Spice is more than nice, it serves a purpose to the palate.

Though treated similarly in the media, the psychology behind psychopaths and sociopaths has some key differences.

Mindfulness is the new fad for mental health, BBC Science Focus weighs up its effectiveness.

Mainly, they do it to avoid danger and save energy. Caves also provide optimal humidity, stable temperatures and much needed peace and quiet.

Does leaving something unfinished drive you crazy? Can’t stand coming second place? Then this one might be for you.

Consciousness is one of the most fundamental aspects of being human, yet we know so little about it.