Q&A
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
How do I stop clenching my jaw at night?
A surprisingly common problem with an easy fix
Why do I hear a heartbeat in my pillow?
No, your pillow doesn't have a heartbeat. That's you you're hearing
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Why do we have two of some organs, but only one of others?
Not just humans, but most animals, have a strange system for organs
What's the best way to end a relationship?
There is no easy way, but there are some key things to do right
Do babies only see in black and white for the first month?
The world looks very different through their eyes.
How much of the ocean floor have we actually explored?
The Ocean is unbelievably large and hard to navigate, but are we any nearer to understanding it?
How will the Moon moving away from Earth affect us?
But don't worry, we've got a few million until the problems start
Could the Universe explode?
The Universe probably won't explode... but that doesn't mean it isn't possible
How can I tell if I've got high cortisol levels?
It's commonly known as the 'stress hormone'
Are psychopaths really that good at lying?
Are psychopaths really that good at lying? The research is clear
What actually makes somebody cool?
It's not your clothes, or about how many books you've read, here's the important measure.
Why do cats prefer to sleep on their left?
A catnap is a one-sided experience, according to science
These underwater ‘panda skeletons’ are seriously puzzling experts
A truly unusual find discovered in Japanese coral reefs, these strange creatures were granted their own species
Does the mimicking diet work?
Live a better, healthier life, and keep disease away with these diet tips
Should I start visiting an infrared sauna? Is it safe?
It's a fad, but it might just be a fad with some major health benefits
How can I be more persuasive?
Don't get argumentative, get smarter with your points to win someone over.
Are board games good for the brain?
Lower dementia risk and live a better quality of life with an occasional round of Monopoly.
How much weight fluctuation is normal?
And how to do it right
Has anyone been killed by their own inventions?
Dumb ways to die: inventor edition.
Do any animals use other animals for sport?
Who needs a ball when you have a pufferfish to hand?
What would happen if I got eaten by a python?
If you got eaten by a snake, it could take a whole month to digest you... but it would at least leave your hair
How difficult would it be to fly through the asteroid belt?
Forgot what science-fiction has told you, flying through an asteroid belt would be a major challenge.
Why do I always walk into a room and forget what I’m doing?
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Christian Jarrett explains the bizarre memory quirk
