Q&A
Why do dogs dig the carpet before going to sleep?
Spoiler: dogs are domesticated wolves
What is the headache bone and can you really 'work it' to reduce headaches?
Here are five tips from a doctor on how to reduce tension headaches.
Meet the civet, the animal that poops the world's most expensive coffee
From jungle droppings to luxury brew
Does your name affect your physical appearance?
What's in a name? A lot, actually
What are earlobes for?
They probably don't help you hear better
What are the Gates of Hell, and why do they keep burning?
Why do the 'Gates of Hell' in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert keep burning?
Why does my stomach drop on a rollercoaster or when I'm driving over a bump?
Here's what could be happening when you feel your stomach drop on a rollercoaster or when you drive over a bump
Is it good for my brain to avoid the news from time to time?
It's easy to get sick of a 24-hour news cycle of war, climate crises and economic turmoil. Here's how a break will help your mental health – and gut
When does a runner's high kick in?
Running feels like a drug – here’s the molecule that explains why
Why do I find it so difficult to switch between tasks?
Why are we so bad at multitasking? A neuroscientist explains.
Are satellites burning up in the atmosphere bad for the environment?
Particles released by decaying satellites could be causing an unwanted, harmful impact to the ozone layer.
Why does drinking alcohol make it so much harder to lose weight?
Downing drinks can trick your body into prioritising alcohol processing, temporarily pausing fat burning
When will the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies collide?
Every hour, it gets 432,000km closer
How old is Jupiter's Great Red Spot, really?
How old is Jupiter's Great Red Spot? Recent research suggests it may not be as old as you thought.
If everything stopped spinning, would gravity cease to exist?
Yes, including you
What's the weirdest way fish mate?
Note to self: never date an anglerfish
Should I be putting silicone tape on my wrinkles?
Yes, we're serious
If a worm was cut lengthways. would it regenerate?
Inside the strange science of animal regeneration
What happens when you stop vaping?
Quitting isn’t easy – but your body starts to heal within days
How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
This Tully monster mystery keeps getting weirder
Step aside, Loch Ness Monster
The great cold head myth: Where you really lose your body heat from
We've all heard it before, but is this a myth or a truth to live by?
How can I burn more calories when I'm walking? | Here's how to burn more calories when walking
These simple tricks can help you to burn the most calories from a walk
Should I be eating leftover carbs as I get older? | The secret super carb: How 'resistance starch' can transform your gut health
Whatever age you are, this group of foods is a must in your diet