How the body works

All of us have one, but the corpus humanum is much more than just a fleshy vessel for our brains. The human body as we know it today is the result of millions of years of evolution and is composed of trillions of cells each working to keep our biological systems ticking along. Whether they're regulating our body temperature or maintaining the correct oxygen levels in our bloodstreams, the organs that make up our bodies are undoubtedly essential in helping them work.

If a non-smoker was to wear nicotine patches, would they become addicted to nicotine? © Dan Bright

If a non-smoker was to wear nicotine patches, would they become addicted to nicotine?

Why does sitting in a draught give me a bad neck? © Getty Images

Why does sitting in a draught give me a bad neck?

Is there a maximum amount of liquid a human can drink in a day? © Getty Images

Is there a maximum amount of liquid a human can drink in a day?

If you ate your Christmas chocs too quickly and swallowed some foil, would you die? © Getty Images

Everyday science

If you ate your Christmas chocs too quickly and swallowed some foil, would you die?

Do the benefits of exercise wear off as your body gets used to it? © Getty Images

Do the benefits of exercise wear off as your body gets used to it?

Viruses: how they shaped human evolution © Charis Tsevis

Viruses How they shaped human evolution

Can I do anything about my massive Adam’s apple? © Getty Images

Can I do anything about my massive Adam’s apple?

What is the evolutionary benefit of morning sickness during pregnancy? © Getty Images

What is the evolutionary benefit of morning sickness during pregnancy?

As soon as I get comfy in bed, I need the loo. When should I have my last drink before hitting the sack? © Getty Images

As soon as I get comfy in bed, I need the loo. When should I have my last drink before hitting the sack?

If your arms were long enough, would it be physically possible to skip with them? © Getty Images

If your arms were long enough, would it be physically possible to skip with them?

When we smile, why do we only bare our teeth when we know the person well? © Getty Images

When we smile, why do we only bare our teeth when we know the person well?

Biometrics: can high street health tests really help you improve your health? © Steve Sayers

Metric Man Can high street biometric tests really help you improve your health?

My boyfriend is like a human Wookiee. Why are some guys so hairy? © Dan Bright

My boyfriend is like a human Wookiee. Why are some guys so hairy?

How do viruses make us ill? © Getty Images

How do viruses make us ill?

Is it true that I won’t feel the benefit if I wear my coat before going outdoors? © Getty Images

Is it true that I won’t feel the benefit if I wear my coat before going outdoors?