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.
Can animals smell death?
How one fallen creature can set off a chain reaction of chaos
Should I keep my car keys in a faraday box?
Car thieves are coming up with new ways to steal keyless vehicles, could keeping your fob in a faraday box stop your car from being stolen?
Are breakfast cereals actually healthy?
While some breakfast cereals deliver little more than sugar, others can be a vital source of vitamins and minerals
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Do any foods taste better in space?
How does food taste in space? Bland, say astronauts on the International Space Station
Can noise-cancelling headphones damage my ears?
Noise-cancelling headphones can help us listen to the music we love at lower volumes, but do they cause any damage to our hearing?
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a pet?
Just as with human bereavement, losing a pet can cause intense grief
I keep having nightmares. Should I be worried?
Some recent research has made headlines by linking frequent nightmares to an increased risk of dementia. Should we be worried?
How does the timing of puberty affect a person's long-term health?
New research suggests that the timing of your puberty may affect your long-term health, including heart disease, diabetes and asthma
Was the sea always blue?
Several billion years ago, tiny little creatures may have changed the colour of the ocean
Does my internet speed affect my health?
Bytes don't spread diseases, but they do seem to be linked with your health
Could a virus change my DNA?
Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA
How much of the ocean is just whale pee?
Whale pee is more important to the ocean than you might think. How important? Urine for a shock
Where does the ink go when you get a tattoo removed?
If you have had a tattoo removed by a laser-based treatment, you may be wondering where the ink particles go
Could someone across the cosmos pick up old radio programmes?
Could our earliest radio broadcasts have been heard by alien worlds? Researchers suggest the waves have travelled over 100 light-years by now
Would I be healthier if I moved next to a golf course?
Living near a golf course might improve your access to greenery, but all that grass has a dark side
Could there be a time particle?
It's all wibbly, wobbly, timey, wimey stuff
What do clubbed fingers mean?
Clubbed fingertips might be nothing to worry about, or they could be a warning sign of a serious disease
Why does my eyelid randomly twitch?
Your twitchy eyelid might be irritating, but it's probably nothing to worry about. Here's why
Can animals play video games?
From dolphins to pigs: Inside the surprising world of nature's gamers
This ancient blue-blooded sea creature has saved countless human lives
But now the race is on to save them from extinction
Should we be getting banana facials?
While TikTok influencers extol its virtues, this is what the experts think of the banana facial
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
Can plants count?
Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?
Scientists have conducted a variety of experiments to find out what, if anything, could survive the harsh conditions of Mars