Q&A

Toilet roll in the forest, on a branch

Is pooping outdoors bad for the environment?

If you nature calls when you're out in nature, it might be tempting to... ahem... 'respond' outside
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A woman looks through a circle of her own reflected hands, in black and white

Can your thyroid make you a narcissist?

Can a gland really make you a narcissist?
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A woman dances to music, with colours in the background

What does my music taste say about my intelligence?

It turns out that your choice of tunes really can give clues about your mind
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A woman touches her faces with her hands.

Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?

Here's what you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid facial change
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A shiny golden replica model of an ancient Egyptian pharoah sarcophagus

What do mummies smell like?

Ever wondered what a 3,000-year-old mummy might smell like?
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Which one person has saved the most human lives?

You may owe one (or more) of these people a huge thanks
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Woman drinking water

What's the best way to drink water?

The best way to quench your thirst, explained
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Why do dogs circle round and round before pooping?

There really is nothing science hasn't turned its attention to
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Cat next to a moon shaped light

Why does my cat get zoomies on a full Moon?

The Lunar Zoomies, playing a late-night gig near you soon
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Should I stop eating hot dogs?

We dig into the study behind the scary stat – and find a surprisingly tasty way to cancel it out
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Man holding breath underwater

What's the longest you can hold your breath for?

Don't try this at home
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What does narcissistic baiting look like?

Love bombing and idealisation, gaslighting, criticism and sabotage – all signs you could be dating a narcissist
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the ocean

What was the first ever 'sea' actually like?

It's not the sea as you see it – more like a primordial goo
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Photo of a person sat on the toilet, focus on the toilet roll in their hands in the foreground

What is pee, actually?

Now urine the know
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Group of termites fly on timber during the night. Bright energy of the termites

Why do insects fly into lights?

Experts say something stranger is going on
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Close up photo of a child sticking their rolled up tongue out of their mouth

Is tongue rolling actually genetic?

Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’, rollin’
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Young woman with photo of aged eye over her own

How much of our lifespan is down to good genetics?

It's not diet, exercise or luck
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A woman cups her hands around a mug and drinks the brew

What's the best hot drink for your health?

Sadly, it's not hot chocolate
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Man with children

Are my kids ageing me?

Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed to
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Why is socialising so tiring?

Meeting new people, making conversation, keeping up appearances – it all takes energy. Here's how to make it easier
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Man putting cream on hand

Is my moisturiser making me bald?

A rare hair loss condition is on the rise. Could everyday skincare be part of the problem?
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Woman holding knee in pain.

How can I look after my knees as I get older

Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
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A graphic of a bi-plane flying into storm clouds.

What ever happened with the Bermuda Triangle?

Turns out there's not much truth to the legend
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Tardigrade, a microscopic water bear, swims in water.

What makes tardigrades so indestructible?

Scientists are beginning to understand what makes tardigrades (otherwise known as 'water bears') so indestructible
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