Q&A
What is a fever dream?
Strange dreams are the last thing you want when feeling ill, yet they're very common.
What was the Great Moon Hoax of 1835?
'Fake news' was alive and well 200 years ago.
Can you smell fear?
Fear may its own special scent.
Nature's weirdest: The black swallower fish
It's a plucky fish whose eyes are definitely not bigger than their stomach.
How do you escape a riptide?
You really don't want to get caught in one of these.
Why is Moon dust so sticky?
Moondust like sand on the beach only much, much worse.
Does gravity distort space, move things through it, or both?
More than 100 years on from the conception of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, it's still a challenge to wrap your head around.
What dinosaur would be most dangerous to us?
Perhaps a real life Jurassic Park wouldn't be such a good idea.
How cute are baby sharks in real life?
Doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo.
Is it true we collect space dust in our hair when we’re outside?
Space dust keeps fallin' on my head.
Why do dogs circle round and round before pooping?
There really is nothing science hasn't turned its attention to.
What is a skyquake?
Skyquakes are very real. What causes them, however, is shrouded in mystery.
Why do I keep seeing faces in everything?
Spotting faces in clouds and toast? It could mean you're a creative genius.
Should I be adding protein to my coffee?
Influencers are putting protein in their coffee, but does it have any benefits?
Nature’s weirdest: The furry hedgehog
They're the same size as a house mouse.
Nature's weirdest: The pigbutt worm
What an... urm... interesting creature.
What genre of music makes you most productive?
Read this before making your revision playlist.
In terms of our carbon footprint, is it really better to eat freshly sourced, locally grown food?
Off to the farmers market we go.
Could we be living in a black hole?
Here's one to get your head spinning.
Can you really tell what type of headache you have based on where the pain is?
A complete guide to what your headache means.
I feel like nothing I ever do is good enough. How do I get out of this mindset?
Turn that frown upside down. Your best is good enough.
Are hurricanes getting worse?
Add that to the list of things to fret about.
What is a nuclear battery and how does it work?
They might sound dangerous, but new nuclear batteries could become a useful power source.
Nature's weirdest: The honey badger
They're like the UFC fighters of the animal kingdom. Seriously, don't mess.