Do snakes poo?
This question was asked by Alexei from West Sussex, UK There are around 3000 different species of snakes in the…
Could a shark be the longest-lived vertebrate?
Until recently scientists thought that the longest-living vertebrate (a creature with a spine) was a bowhead whale, which was known…
There are sharks living inside an active volcano
It sounds like a spin-off from the popular Sharknado films, or maybe Sharkboy and Lavagirl. In 2015 scientists discovered several…
What’s the difference between male and female?
On the face of it this seems like a really easy question to answer but when you look at it…
How do plasma balls work?
This question was asked by Hollie from Plymouth, UK. Plasma is sometimes known as the fourth state of matter; it…
What is Galaxy Zoo?
In some areas of scientific study, producing data isn’t a problem; it’s analysing it all that can be difficult. Astronomy…
What is the placebo effect?
Put simply, a placebo is something that seems to be a medical treatment but isn’t. Sugar pills are one of…
What is fracking?
Fracking is a nickname for hydraulic fracturing, a controversial process used to obtain reserves of natural gas deep below Earth’s…
Why can’t astronauts have fizzy drinks in space?
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) generally drink water but thanks to the NASA Isspresso machine they can also have hot…
What is coral bleaching?
Coral is made of many tiny organisms called polyps. These soft-bodied animals are related to jellyfish and sea anemones and…