Answers to Biology Questions

Why are some people fertile but can't produce offspring with their partner?

And how does water get all the way to the top?

And if so, why?

Plant ecologist Howard Griffiths answered this blossoming question from listener Sarah

And how does the pill work? It's over to reproductive physiologist, Bill Colledge...

Is it as simple as "anything I don't want growing there"?

Is there a protocol for a space pregnancy?

Is it better to have a raw apple than a baked apple?

Turns out the majority of our panel suffers from this phenomenon...

Tech expert Tim Revell takes on this question from @Scientizscht.

One drink becomes four and then all of a sudden our volume goes up and our vision blurs! Why?

Amphibians, we're looking at you...

For insects, it's better if it's warmer!

Vet Stuart Eves helps dish up an answer to Annie's question

Or could they join a new colony?

Jason Head from Cambridge University took on this sizeable question...

Insect Expert Eleanor Drinkwater tackle this listener's question

What's the difference? Jacob Dunn explains all...

Is it *really* that bad?

Jason Head from Cambridge University covers the basics on snakes

Insect expert Eleanor Drinkwater takes on this listener's question

How do they communicate?

Why don't plants leave a hole in the ground when they grow?

Does obesity have genetic causes?