Could a chocolate teapot actually be useful?
This question was asked by Liz from St Albans, UK. “As useful as a chocolate teapot” is a phrase used…
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Why does the night sky look black when there are so many stars?
This question was asked by Flora in London, UK. This is a fantastic question and it’s one that has puzzled…
Why is the Sun hot?
This question was asked by Betty in Birmingham, UK. The simple answer to this question is that the Sun is…
Who was the first person?
This question was asked by Guy from York, UK. This is a really interesting question because there are so many…
What would happen if the people going to Mars have a baby?
This question was asked by Charlotte from West Sussex, UK. It seems likely that in the next decade or two…
Does water always swirl the same way when it drains?
This question was asked by Sue from York, UK. It’s a commonly accepted idea that in the northern hemisphere (the…
If we keep burying rubbish in landfill, will the Earth get fatter?
This question was asked by Jake from Lancashire, UK. A landfill site is a place where rubbish is buried in…
Why is the sea blue when water is clear?
This question was asked by Cat from Dundee, UK. If you look at a glass of water, it’s pretty obvious…
Why do earthquakes cause the ground to shake?
This question was asked by Nikolas from Alexandroupoli, Greece. Although the surface of our planet seems to be solid, it…
How does the Moon affect the tides?
This question was asked by Hannah from Devon, UK. Most people know that ocean tides are caused by the Moon,…
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