There are over 30,000 species of fish – that’s more than all the species of amphibians, reptiles,...
Crowdscience listener Alix has a burning question - what’s actually happening inside the flames...
Is there a language of laughter?
Laugh and the world laughs with you, or so you might think. But watch any good comedian on TV by...
Mathematics and our ability to describe the world in terms of number, shape and measurement may...
What happens to insects in the winter?
When CrowdScience listener Eric spotted a few gnats flying around on a milder day in mid-winter...
Have you ever wondered why waterfalls appear white when still water is transparent? Why clouds,...
Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread. Doesn’t it make your mouth water? Now...
Are humans naturally clean and tidy?
From dumping raw sewage into rivers to littering the streets with our trash, humans don’t have a...
Why is this song stuck in my head?
You have probably experienced an ‘earworm’ - a catchy bit of music that plays round and round in...
Are viruses the key to fighting infections?
We are running out of ammunition against certain infections, as bacteria increasingly evade the...
Are artistic brains different?
Artists can conjure up people, cities, landscapes and entire worlds using just a pencil or a...
Hair is an important part of our identities – straight, frizzy, long, not there at all – and our...
Can we get better at accepting death?
Death is inevitable, though many of us would rather not dwell on it. For those with a terminal...
Every year, new computers are being developed that are faster and smarter than ever before. But...
Humans can walk for miles, solve problems and form complex relationships using the energy...
Why do bright lights make me sneeze?
This week’s CrowdScience is dedicated to bodily fluids – and why humans spend so much time...
Why can't I find gold in my back yard?
If you go outside with a spade and start digging, the chances are you won't find any gold. You...
Why does ancient stuff get buried?
Digging and excavating are bywords for archaeology. But why does history end up deep under our...
Does photographic memory exist?
Most people are great at remembering key points from important events in their lives, while the...
How far could gene editing go?
Humans now have the ability to directly change their DNA, and gene-editing tool CRISPR has led to...
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