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.
What's the best food to eat before bed?
What do you mean it's not a massive slice of coffee cake?
Is pooping outdoors bad for the environment?
If you nature calls when you're out in nature, it might be tempting to... ahem... 'respond' outside
Can your thyroid make you a narcissist?
Can a gland really make you a narcissist?
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What does my music taste say about my intelligence?
It turns out that your choice of tunes really can give clues about your mind
Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?
Here's what you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid facial change
What do mummies smell like?
Ever wondered what a 3,000-year-old mummy might smell like?
Which one person has saved the most human lives?
You may owe one (or more) of these people a huge thanks
What's the best way to drink water?
The best way to quench your thirst, explained
Why do dogs circle round and round before pooping?
There really is nothing science hasn't turned its attention to
Why does my cat get zoomies on a full Moon?
The Lunar Zoomies, playing a late-night gig near you soon
Why are more older people dying after falls?
Some medications might make older adults more likely to fall, doctors warn – and they're being more widely prescribed
Should I stop eating hot dogs?
We dig into the study behind the scary stat – and find a surprisingly tasty way to cancel it out
What's the longest you can hold your breath for?
Don't try this at home
What does narcissistic baiting look like?
Love bombing and idealisation, gaslighting, criticism and sabotage – all signs you could be dating a narcissist
What was the first ever 'sea' actually like?
It's not the sea as you see it – more like a primordial goo
What is pee, actually?
Now urine the know
Why do insects fly into lights?
Experts say something stranger is going on
Is tongue rolling actually genetic?
Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’
How much of our lifespan is down to good genetics?
It's not diet, exercise or luck
How selfish are cats?
So selfish but so cute
What's the best hot drink for your health?
Sadly, it's not hot chocolate
Are my kids ageing me?
Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed to
Why is socialising so tiring?
Meeting new people, making conversation, keeping up appearances – it all takes energy. Here's how to make it easier
Is my moisturiser making me bald?
A rare hair loss condition is on the rise. Could everyday skincare be part of the problem?
