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.
Could there be a time particle?
It's all wibbly, wobbly, timey, wimey stuff
Why does my eyelid randomly twitch?
Your twitchy eyelid might be irritating, but it's probably nothing to worry about. Here's why
Should I give myself a coffee enema?
Here's the bottom line
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How long should we extend human life?
We’re all getting older. But how long should we be able to keep getting older for?
Can animals play video games?
From dolphins to pigs: Inside the surprising world of nature's gamers
How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
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
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
