Ask The Naked Scientists

How does my cat open doors? Why can't I pause the radio?

Why is ice sometimes sticky? Can you carbon date a person?

Is Earth about to be wiped out by Planet X? Do animals indulge in same-sex relationships? Are B vitamins linked to...

Why do people scream when falling from buildings? How do bombs affect the environment? How do aeroplanes land safely?

Can we 3D print rhino horn? How do cats eat and purr at the same time?

Can we eliminate flies and mosquitoes from our ecosystem and live in peace? When will the universe end? Chris Smith...

What causes static electricity? Should your blood type affect your diet? Can we get to Mars?

When you have been driving for a long time and then park your vehicle, why does it feel as though you are still moving...

Why do people wake up at 3am after drinking? Why is hot water cloudy? What drives a gust of wind? What is...

Can the moon affect people's behaviour? Do you weigh less after you take a bath? Do gas heaters have any side-...

Kicking off with a look at why coffee might make you live longer, Dr Chris and Eusebius answer more of your science...

Why do our tummies rumble? Why are some people ticklish? Why do people grind their teeth?

Could your weight affect how well your flu vaccine works? Is too much sparkling water bad for you? Why does head hair...

Why do we speak in different accents? How did viruses arise? Why do our noses run?

What causes IBS and what can we do about it? Are there some foods you shouldn't eat if your gallbladder's...

How would you have sex in zero-gravity? Are eggs viable in space? What is cold fusion?

How do you power a spacecraft to Saturn? Can gravity affect the telomeres inside our cells? What can be done to help...

Is there a cure for flu? How far are we from designer genes? Do our voices change as we get older? Plus, bioengineered...

Your questions answered, including the best cure for a hangover.

Where have all the bees gone? Do mermaids exist? What causes deja vu?

Why do I get a stitch when I run? Is there such thing as baby brain?

Why is there oil beneath the earth? What caused the big bang? Can we create artificial rain?

Why do chillies burn my fingers? How dangerous are cell phone towers for your health? Who names cyclones? Do white and...

Why do wheels sometimes seem to spin backwards? Do pigeons get itchy?