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.
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
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
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
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
Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?
More perimenopausal women are getting diagnosed with ADHD than ever before
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise.
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
Are there any other Stonehenges?
Stonehenge is one of many ancient stone circles dotted around the world, in Japan, Australia and even the US
What will spacesuits of the future look like?
Spacesuits of the future could recycle an astronaut's pee back into drinking water
Could scientists upload an animal brain to a computer?
From tiny worms to cloning yourself, welcome to the weird science of brain uploads
How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
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
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
Can liquids exist in space?
Even the simplest states of matter aren’t safe beyond Earth
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
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
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?
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
What’s the best comeback to an insult?
'I know you are, but what am I?' is surely the best comeback of all time.
Why do cats get the zoomies after pooping?
The science behind 'poophoria'.
Here's what déjà vu (or the lack of it) says about your brain health
Why déjà vu is far from a memory fault – and how some people experience it constantly.
What ever happened with the Bermuda Triangle?
Turns out there's no much truth to the legend.
This bizarre underwater 'blue dragon' fights with stolen jellyfish venom
These blue sea slugs spend their lives hanging from the surface of the ocean
Do dogs really understand the words used on soundboard buttons?
In some online videos, dogs seem to have conversations with their owners by pressing buttons on soundboards
