Also, when did our tail become a coccyx? And what causes the magnetic field?
Ask The Naked Scientists
Science phone-in podcasts answering science questions and discussing topical science news stories...
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What does the discovery of the Higgs particle mean? How do flies land upside down on the ceiling? What happens when we...
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Who was Phillip Tobias, how do self-focusing binoculars work, are muscle transplants possible, what is the bone...
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Are premium-priced fuels really worth the extra cost? Why are males born with nipples? Is a male contraceptive pill in...
Why do I bruise more easily now I'm older? Why do some wind turbines spin in reverse? Are UV sunbeds worse for...
What substances are in snake venom? Where is sea-level measured? Are any of my cells the original ones I was born with...
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Does alcohol affect men and women the same way? Do other animals menstruate? Does intensive training affect a woman...