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 maths be beautiful? © iStock

Everyday science

What does ‘statistically significant’ mean?

Do lions purr? © Getty Images

Do lions purr?

I love wearing my pyjamas when I work from home , but could it be affecting my productivity? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

I love wearing my pyjamas when I work from home, but could it be affecting my productivity?

Why do passenger planes fly so high? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does the ‘Vomit Comet’ work?

Is it true that we only use 10 per cent of our brain? © Getty Images

Is it true that we only use 10 per cent of our brain?

Can wild animals become overweight? © Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar

Can wild animals become overweight?

Do fish sleep? © Getty Images

Do fish sleep?

Why do I always feel so rubbish after a nap? © Dan Bright

Why do I always feel so rubbish after a nap?

Are atoms expanding as the Universe expands? © Getty Images

Everyday science

In an atom, what fills the space between particles?

Is there any objective evidence of more bad luck on Friday the 13th? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is there any objective evidence of more bad luck on Friday the 13th?

Could we eradicate the common cold if everyone self-isolated? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Could we eradicate the common cold if everyone self-isolated?

How small would the Earth have to be for us to feel it spinning? © Getty Images

How small would the Earth have to be for us to feel it spinning?

Will it ever be possible for a same-sex couple to have a biological baby together? © Getty Images

Will it ever be possible for a same-sex couple to have a biological baby together?

Is it possible to recycle plastics an infinite number of times? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is it possible to recycle plastics an infinite number of times?

Why are all planets round? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why are all planets round?