Q&A

At BBC 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.

How did people set their clocks before TV and radio? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How did people set their clocks before TV and radio?

Why are there two high tides per day? © Getty Images

Why are there two high tides per day?

Can taking digital photos damage art? © iStock

Everyday science

Can taking digital photos damage art?

Why is sweet corn not digested? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why is sweet corn not digested?

What is the highest voltage ever produced? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What’s the highest voltage ever produced?

Why can't we see the wind? © Getty Images

Why can’t we see the wind?

Why don't butterflies fly in straight lines? © Getty Images

Why don’t butterflies fly in straight lines?

Why are humans so curious? © Getty Images

Why are humans so curious?

Am I turning into my mother? © Getty Images

Am I turning into my mother?

Why does my energy-saving light bulb sporadically shine after it's been switched off? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How do colour-changing light bulbs work?

Why are certain fragrances considered masculine or feminine? © Getty Images

Why are certain fragrances considered masculine or feminine?

What’s the longest time that somebody has been constipated? © Getty Images

What’s the longest time that somebody has been constipated?

Why do people scratch their heads when confused? © Getty Images

Why do people scratch their heads when confused?

Is it possible to fly around the equator non-stop and stay in daylight? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is it possible to fly around the equator non-stop and stay in daylight?