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    Why do animals migrate? Part 2

    How do animals accurately orientate themselves whilst journeying thousands of miles?

  2. Why do animals migrate? Part 1

    How are migrating animals able to reliably navigate sometimes over thousands of miles?

  3. Is maths real?

    Is maths a human construct to help us make sense of reality Or is maths reality itself?

  4. Does massage work?

    There are many claims about the benefits of massage. But which 鈥� if any 鈥� are true?

  5. How high can insects fly?

    Insect superhighways, bees up mountains & flies in space 鈥� just how high can insects go?

  6. How did we discover fire?

    How did we discover fire, and how did that knowledge spread around the world?

  7. How do you navigate in space?

    when spacecraft leave Earth, how do they navigate?

  8. Are we too selfish to save the planet?

    How can humans overcome self-interest and work together for the common good?

  9. Is the 鈥榮unshine cure鈥� a real thing?

    Does living somewhere sunny make us happier and healthier?

  10. How does my radio work?

    Explore the science of sound, journeying from the microphone to a radio receiver near you

  11. Does dark matter still matter?

    CrowdScience finds out if we're any closer to unravelling the mysteries of dark matter.

  12. Are big-heads smarter?

    Is a bigger head a sign of a higher intelligence? Marnie Chesterton unpicks the science

  13. Why do we get bored?

    CrowdScience reveals why boredom is anything but boring.

  14. How do you like your eggs in the morning?

    Investigating questions about the science behind eggs cooking and eggs hatching

  15. CrowdScience Christmas bonanza

    What better way to see out 2021 than to look back at our favourite things from the year?

  16. How can I keep fruit & veg fresh for longer?

    The ancient preservation techniques that help prevent food waste

  17. What's the best way to make a decision?

    Life is full of choices 鈥� but how can we make the best ones?

  18. Which is better: Optimism or pessimism?

    Is being optimistic really the best way to live your life?

  19. Would my cat survive in the wild?

    Do our pampered house cats lose their survival instincts?

  20. Can we recycle concrete?

    Concrete has a big CO2 footprint 鈥� so can we turn waste into new structures?

  21. Can COP26 deliver on climate change?

    We head to the COP26 climate conference to hear about plans to slow down global warming

  22. Could we completely switch to renewable energy?

    The island that鈥檚 run almost entirely on renewable energy

  23. Should I have kids?

    Is it responsible to bring a new person into existence?

  24. Can we grow a conscious brain?

    With advances in stem cell research, could we grow a human brain? And would we want to?

  25. Does the planet need snails?

    Gardeners might see snails as their enemy, but they are vital to life on earth

  26. Do plants have immune systems?

    Can plants remember diseases or stressful events they have previously experienced?

  27. How do flowers know when to bloom?

    Find out what influences when flowers open and the various factors that slow the process

  28. How did eyes evolve?

    How did evolution produce the clever organs with which you鈥檙e reading this?

  29. Can we transfer electricity wirelessly?

    Could power be beamed into hard to reach communities?

  30. Can we save our night skies?

    How to combat the light pollution that blots out starry skies and disrupts wildlife

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