Q&A
Why do I self-sabotage so much?
Actions which hurt your chance of success can come from low self-esteem – here are a few tips to break the habit.
Does cold weather cause the common cold?
Wrapping up warm won't save you from a sniffle and cough, unfortunately.
How do I stop taking things personally?
Try not to take it to heart.
What causes rainbow clouds?
Have you ever managed to catch a glimpse of one?
Why do batteries drain faster in cold weather?
Brrrrrilliant, my battery died.
Can I stop my period?
Menstruation isn’t just about blood.
What caused the Kentucky Meat Shower?
It's raining meat! Hallelujah!
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Hope you're stocking up on sickbags.
How deadly is quicksand?
Turns out quicksand may not be as dangerous as you think.
Is it true you weigh less in Canada?
Data confirmed two theories decades after scientists discovered the phenomenon.
The strange reasons your dog eats grass (and poop)
Don't pretend like your pup hasn't done it.
Does getting rid of mucus when I’m sick help me get better quicker?
Mucus and phlegm are important parts of the body's immune system and can help trap microbes.
Top 10 most dangerous animals in the world
What is the deadliest animal, killing the most humans each year? If you guessed sharks, you’d be wrong.
The most likely explanation for haunted houses, according to science
Are there really ghosts in your house, or is there a much simpler explanation going on?
What is a fever dream?
Strange dreams are the last thing you want when feeling ill, yet they're very common.
What was the Great Moon Hoax of 1835?
'Fake news' was alive and well 200 years ago.
Can you smell fear?
Fear may its own special scent.
Nature's weirdest: The black swallower fish
It's a plucky fish whose eyes are definitely not bigger than their stomach.
How do you escape a riptide?
You really don't want to get caught in one of these.
Why is Moon dust so sticky?
Moondust like sand on the beach only much, much worse.
Does gravity distort space, move things through it, or both?
More than 100 years on from the conception of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, it's still a challenge to wrap your head around.
What dinosaur would be most dangerous to us?
Perhaps a real life Jurassic Park wouldn't be such a good idea.
How cute are baby sharks in real life?
Doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo.
Is it true we collect space dust in our hair when we’re outside?
Space dust keeps fallin' on my head.