Q&A
I’ve had COVID, plus all the vaccines – how long will my immunity last?
Is it time for your booster jab?
How can embracing biophilia lead to a richer, happier life?
Just don't forget to water them.
If we extracted and used all of the fossil fuels on Earth, would the planet become lighter?
Turns out burning fossil fuels doesn't just have an impact on Earth's temperature.
A timeline | What happens to a body after death?
Left unburied and uncovered, here's what happens to a body...
Why do I fart so much? The science you never knew you wanted to know about flatulence
Where do farts come from, and what happens if you hold it in? Does everybody fart – and what about animals?
What is a fairy ring?
With fungi, there's a lot going on beneath the surface.
What are odd radio circles?
They could be the throats of wormholes.
Is it true that gorillas are permanently flatulent?
Better out than in, right?
I love nothing more than donning some Lycra and hitting the roads on my ultra-lightweight, professional-grade steed. Should I be shaving my legs?
You'll never miss a 9am meeting again.
What ever happened with the Bermuda Triangle?
Turns out there's no much truth to the legend.
Nature's weirdest: The Spanish Dancer
It feeds on marine snow – and has a see-through digestive tract.
How is your driving affected after a night of insomnia?
Best make sure you get a good night's kip before setting out on your next road trip.
What caused the Great Sheep Panic?
Experts, much like the sheep, are still baa-ffled.
Can you smell ants?
Expert advice: Don't stick your nose in an ants nest.
If conditions on Earth changed, is it possible dinosaurs could evolve again? Would life… find a way?
*Jurassic Park fans lean in closer*
Why am I always running late?
You'll never miss the bus again.
What is a wandering star?
Nope, they haven’t been booted out of for bad behaviour.
How many black holes are there in the Milky Way?
Let’s hope for all our sakes we don’t stumble across any…
Why do I love spicy food, when it doesn’t always love me? What can I do?
Can you handle the heat?
If AI is meant to be so intelligent, why can’t it identify a set of traffic lights?
The "I'm not a robot" box might not be so robot-proof after all.
What is decision paralysis and how do I deal with it?
You'll never be stuck deciding which washing detergent to buy ever again.
Is it true you’re always within 6 feet of a rat?
We’ve all heard it before, but are you really only ever six feet from a rat?
How long should we extend human life?
We’re all getting older. But how long should we be able to keep getting older for?
How many senses do humans really have?
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett delves into the different ways we’re able to perceive the world that go beyond sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.