Why do you get a fever?
When we catch a cold, why do we feel all hot and bothered? Does it help? Greg Foot explains.
View ArticleSmart drugs at work: Good idea?
Drugs that boost brainpower are increasingly being taken by healthy people to study or work harder. Could this become the norm, or a condition of employment?
View ArticleWhy do men have nipples?
And aren’t they pointless? Earth Unplugged lifts the lid on perhaps the ultimate male mystery.
View ArticleIs it bad to talk about suicide?
It’s feared asking someone whether they’re considering taking their own life when they seem desperate could make them feel worse. But is this actually true?
View ArticleWhy do we get car sick?
Ever felt queasy, nauseous or ill while riding in a car? Greg Foot explains why you feel that way, and offers a solution.
View ArticleThe next DIY tech revolution
Build-it-yourself computer kits spawned PCs and Bill Gates. With a new wave that encompasses 3D printers, drones and even biotech, what will be possible?
View ArticleWhich hiccup cures really work?
From holding your breath to far stranger and ruder tricks – how can you get rid of hiccups yourself and why do these methods work? Claudia Hammond investigates
View ArticlePersonal gene tests: What next?
Kits sold to consumers that predict health risks from our genes have been hit by major concerns over their reliability. Nic Fleming investigates why.
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