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07 February 2017
Chris Smith put this question to Space Boffin Richard Hollingham... Richard - We know that space is bad for you. Being in space, being in microgravity causes loss of muscle, loss of bone really...
27 June 2017
Is it possible to create noise-cancelling headphones, but for an apartment?
13 June 2017
We keep hearing how smart dolphins are, have we ever been able to communicate with them in any meaningful way
13 June 2017
Does cramming work? What's the best way to prepare for an exam?
13 June 2017
Once it's flung off into space, what actually happens to used spacecrafts?
13 June 2017
It's the age-old stereotype, but is there any fact in it?
13 June 2017
As we get older, is there anything we can do to help maintain our cognitive skills?
13 June 2017
Is there any technology which can help us run faster or be stronger? Like the iron-man suit?”
06 June 2017
Does being hot help to warm up your muscles quicker?
25 May 2017
In May 2017, the Naked Scientists reported on the discovery that the caterpillar of the wax moth can break down plastic...
23 May 2017
My standard way of opening a stubborn metal lid on a glass jar for the first time is to run hot tap water over the lid...
23 May 2017
If our evolutionary purpose is simply to have children, then what's the point of being old?
23 May 2017
How do waterproof coats work? And how does that differ from water resistance?
23 May 2017
What are the stats for accidents involving space crafts? How does landing compare to launch in terms of safety?