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 makes someone a dark empath?
What makes someone a 'dark empath' and what does that mean? Here is how can you spot them
How can I burn more calories when I'm walking? | Here's how to burn more calories when walking
These simple tricks can help you to burn the most calories from a walk
What are the best and worst foods to eat on Ozempic?
Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking a fullness hormone, but what you eat can help or hinder its effects
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Should I be eating leftover carbs as I get older? | The secret super carb: How 'resistance starch' can transform your gut health
Whatever age you are, this group of foods is a must in your diet
In which country does having a child make you unhappiest?
While happiness and wellbeing surveys are far from exact science, parents seem happier in some countries than others
Why did it take people so long to learn to read silently?
Luckily, we can now all read silently. But that wasn't always the case
Why does drinking alcohol make it so much harder to lose weight?
Downing drinks can trick your body into prioritising alcohol processing, temporarily pausing fat burning
How do I stop clenching my jaw at night?
A surprisingly common problem with an easy fix
Why do I hear a heartbeat in my pillow?
No, your pillow doesn't have a heartbeat. That's you you're hearing
Why do we have two of some organs, but only one of others?
Not just humans, but most animals, have a strange system for organs
What's the best way to end a relationship?
There is no easy way, but there are some key things to do right
Do babies only see in black and white for the first month?
The world looks very different through their eyes.
How much of the ocean floor have we actually explored?
The Ocean is unbelievably large and hard to navigate, but are we any nearer to understanding it?
How will the Moon moving away from Earth affect us?
But don't worry, we've got a few million until the problems start
Could the Universe explode?
The Universe probably won't explode... but that doesn't mean it isn't possible
Are psychopaths really that good at lying?
Are psychopaths really that good at lying? The research is clear
Why do cats prefer to sleep on their left?
A catnap is a one-sided experience, according to science
Does the mimicking diet work?
Live a better, healthier life, and keep disease away with these diet tips
Should I start visiting an infrared sauna? Is it safe?
It's a fad, but it might just be a fad with some major health benefits
How can I be more persuasive?
Don't get argumentative, get smarter with your points to win someone over.
How much weight fluctuation is normal?
And how to do it right
Has anyone been killed by their own inventions?
Dumb ways to die: inventor edition.
What would happen if I got eaten by a python?
If you got eaten by a snake, it could take a whole month to digest you... but it would at least leave your hair
Why do I always walk into a room and forget what I’m doing?
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Christian Jarrett explains the bizarre memory quirk
