Q&A

Q&A

This ancient blue-blooded sea creature has saved countless human lives

But now the race is on to save them from extinction
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Should we be getting banana facials?

While TikTok influencers extol its virtues, this is what the experts think of the banana facial
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In an average lifetime, how long do we spend blinking?

Mundane actions, like sitting on the toilet, really add up over the course of an entire lifetime
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Can plants count?

Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
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Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?

Scientists have conducted a variety of experiments to find out what, if anything, could survive the harsh conditions of Mars
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What's the strangest satellite in space?

There are likely over 12,000 artificial objects in orbit around Earth, including some very strange satellites you might not expect to be there
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The truth about Borneo's 'vampire squirrel' - and its massive tail

Meet the tufted ground squirrel of Borneo, which has been said to gorge on the hearts and livers of deer and chickens
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Why do dogs love to play with trash?

Just like wild wolves, our pampered pups can enjoy playing in and with the foulest-smelling stuff
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Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?

More perimenopausal women are getting diagnosed with ADHD than ever before
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Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?

Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise.
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How should you talk to someone who has just lost a loved one?

When a loved one is processing grief, don't assume you know how they feel
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Are there any other Stonehenges?

Stonehenge is one of many ancient stone circles dotted around the world, in Japan, Australia and even the US
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What will spacesuits of the future look like?

Spacesuits of the future could recycle an astronaut's pee back into drinking water
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Could scientists upload an animal brain to a computer?

From tiny worms to cloning yourself, welcome to the weird science of brain uploads
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How can I beat compassion fatigue?

If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
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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
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How can I find out if I smell?

Nose blindness/olfactory fatigue can make you unaware of your own stink but there might be a way to find if you do smell bad
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Can liquids exist in space?

Even the simplest states of matter aren’t safe beyond Earth
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What's the best position to sleep in?

A doctor explains what the "best" position to sleep in is. It all depends on your situation
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Can animals get drunk?

The natural world is one big pub, with alcohol on tap from fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Different animals have different tolerance levels
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What if we built a super-collider around the Moon?

Scientists have considered putting a super-collider on the Moon. What benefits would this have over the Large Hadron Collider at CERN?
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What's the most effective way to use a defibrillator?

A recent study suggests a new way to use a defibrillator that might double someone's chance of survival
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What’s the best comeback to an insult?

'I know you are, but what am I?' is surely the best comeback of all time.
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The top 10 fastest jets in the world 2025

Come and take a look at our gallery of the top ten fastest jets in the world. All while singing 'Highway to the danger zone'...
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