Q&A
At BBC Science Focus Magazine, our expert panel is ready to help you out and answer as many of the burning science questions you want to send our way. So if you are looking for answers to the Universe’s biggest questions (maybe) or just some fun science facts (definitely) you have found the right spot.
Experts now say you have far more than five senses. Here’s what you never noticed
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the different ways we’re able to perceive the world
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams?
Plus, how to improve your dream recall
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Should I use a footstool when I’m pooping?
Could this be the toilet hack you’ve been missing your whole life?
Here's what déjà vu (or the lack of it) says about your coginitive decline
Some people can experience it constantly
You can be declared dead, but can you be declared alive?
Being declared dead when you're still alive is a rather sticky situation.
This Tully monster mystery keeps getting weirder
Step aside, Loch Ness Monster
What is the ekpyrotic Universe theory?
What if there was no beginning of time?
Scientifically, what’s the best way to cut a sandwich?
Or are you a sandwich renegade who opts for eating the thing whole?
How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
What actually causes depression in the brain?
Depression is more complicated than you might think
What animals are best at puzzles?
Move aside, Ludwig
How can I tell if someone dislikes me?
Wondering whether a colleague secretly dislikes you? Psychologists explain five signs to look out for
What's the loudest animal in the ocean?
These sea creatures need to start a heavy metal band
Why is there a hexagon on Saturn?
Its sides are 14,500km long
This 450-million-year-old fish has gone viral in Japan for the weirdest reason
Meet the Sacabambaspis, an extinct fish without jaws or fins
How much will exercise control my blood pressure?
How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do
Can plants count?
Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
How can I make myself more attractive?
It turns out the most magnetic people all share a few simple habits
Are there any other Stonehenges?
Stonehenge is one of many ancient stone circles dotted around the world, in Japan, Australia and even the US
How does coffee change your gut?
Coffee does more than wake you up in the morning
Why do I have visual snow?
Do you see a world permanently overlaid with static?
In an average lifetime, how long do we spend blinking?
Mundane actions, like sitting on the toilet, really add up over the course of an entire lifetime
Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?
Humans wouldn't last very long in Mars' extremely harsh climate. Some creatures, however, may just be tough enough to try
