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 it good for my brain to avoid the news from time to time?
It's easy to get sick of a 24-hour news cycle of war, climate crises and economic turmoil. Here's how a break will help your mental health – and gut
When does a runner's high kick in?
Running feels like a drug – here’s the molecule that explains why
Why do I find it so difficult to switch between tasks?
Why are we so bad at multitasking? A neuroscientist explains.
Are satellites burning up in the atmosphere bad for the environment?
Particles released by decaying satellites could be causing an unwanted, harmful impact to the ozone layer.
Why does drinking alcohol make it so much harder to lose weight?
Downing drinks can trick your body into prioritising alcohol processing, temporarily pausing fat burning
When will the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies collide?
Every hour, it gets 432,000km closer
How old is Jupiter's Great Red Spot, really?
How old is Jupiter's Great Red Spot? Recent research suggests it may not be as old as you thought.
If everything stopped spinning, would gravity cease to exist?
Yes, including you
What's the weirdest way fish mate?
Note to self: never date an anglerfish
Should I be putting silicone tape on my wrinkles?
Yes, we're serious
If a worm was cut lengthways. would it regenerate?
Inside the strange science of animal regeneration
What happens when you stop vaping?
Quitting isn’t easy – but your body starts to heal within days
How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
This Tully monster mystery keeps getting weirder
Step aside, Loch Ness Monster
How can I burn more calories when I'm walking? | Here's how to burn more calories when walking
These simple tricks can help you to burn the most calories from a walk
Should I be eating leftover carbs as I get older? | The secret super carb: How 'resistance starch' can transform your gut health
Whatever age you are, this group of foods is a must in your diet
Are cats liquid?
Cats take a unique approach to small spaces, even if they shouldn't really fit
What actually causes depression in the brain?
Depression is more complicated than you might think
How long does it really take to fall in love? Here’s what science says
Certain animals can form lifelong bonds in a single day. But what about humans?
The strange science of how fog forms
Fog occurs when air saturated with water vapour is cooled suddenly, and there are several different ways this can happen.
What happens to time at the event horizon of a black hole?
You still won't want to fall into one.
What's the world's tallest snowman?
It's only a few metres shorter than the Statue of Liberty.
Humans are close to getting X-ray vision. It’s an even worse idea than it sounds
Scientists can see a massive flaw in the tech.
Was Amelia Earhart or her plane ever found?
There's been a possible breakthrough in the search for her lost plane.