Everyday science

Physics, chemistry and biology are your "big three", but there are so many more branches of science, including the formal sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. They're all here, and you can rely on us to put the 'fun' in fundamental science for you.

Why are people who humblebrag so annoying? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

Why are people who humblebrag so annoying?

How far does my computer mouse move? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How far does my computer mouse move?

I love watching Dr. Pimple Popper and teeth descaling videos. Is there something wrong with me? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

Why do I love watching Dr. Pimple Popper and teeth descaling videos?

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Everyday science

Psychedelics: A neuroscientist’s guide to how they change your brain

Could a deep fake unlock an iPhone? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Could a deep fake unlock an iPhone?

Why are eggs so useful in baking, and are there any substitutes? © Getty Images

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Why are eggs so useful in baking and what is aquafaba?

Why do so many cats have white paws? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why do so many cats have white paws?

What is phantom vibration syndrome? © Getty Images

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Why do I feel my phone vibrate when it doesn't?

What is vertical farming? © Getty Images

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Vertical farming: Why stacking crops high could be the future of agriculture

Why do dogs look like their owners? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why do dogs look like their owners?

Does eating spicy food give me acid reflux? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Does eating spicy food give me acid reflux?

How can I get better at wordle? © Getty Images

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How can I get better at Wordle?

What is an ambivert? © Getty Images

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What is an ambivert?

If you were swallowed whole by a very large animal, how long would you remain alive for and what would you die of? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

If you get swallowed whole by an animal, how long would you stay alive?

Should we be about ancient viruses and bacteria emerging from melting permafrost due to climate change? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Will melting permafrost release ancient viruses and bacteria?