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How high can birds fly?
What altitude can birds cope with, and which species soars highest?
Which animal has the biggest carbon footprint?
Humans emit far too much planet-warming carbon, but what about other species?
Is beer better without alcohol?
How does non-alcoholic beer differ from the original - and is it better for us?
Why am I embarrassed when I fall?
Falling can be serious – so why do we find it embarrassing or even funny?
I didn’t know that!
Did you know that flies fly in rectangles and fish hide by lighting themselves up?
Will the Earth ever lose its Moon?
Anand Jagatia is joined by a panel of experts to answer listener questions about the Moon
Why does pain sometimes feel good?
What makes people seek out unpleasant or painful sensations, like eating chilli?
Why am I good at jigsaw puzzles?
What skills do you need to complete a jigsaw puzzle? And why do we enjoy them?
Can I improve my sense of direction?
Why some people get lost while others have a great sense of where they are
Why can't my dog live as long as me?
And how do some animals tackle the ageing process head on?