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Are we mature by 18?
Why is 18 considered the start of adulthood in many places? Does science back this up?
How did the Moon affect the dinosaurs?
The Moon was once much closer to Earth. How did its gravity affect a dinosaur’s weight?
Why don’t sunflowers fall over?
With huge heads on spindly stalks, how do sunflowers defy gravity to stay standing?
What's the fairest voting system?
Is there a perfect way to elect politicians?
Why do my armpits smell?
Deodorant hasn’t been around forever, so is there any evolutionary reason for body odour?
Why do languages fade from us?
Can learning multiple languages make us forget our native tongue?
Why do some mushrooms glow?
We explore the mysterious phenomenon of bioluminescence
Why is my house getting sunnier?
A mysterious shift in sunshine through one listener’s window requires investigation
What does my voice say about me?
What shapes the sound of your voice? And is everybody’s voice unique?
Why can't my dog live as long as me?
And how do some animals tackle the ageing process head on?
Can I improve my sense of direction
Why do some people get lost while others have a great sense of where they are?