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You’ll be amazed to learn how fast human hair grows. Read on for the juicy facts.
Inside an atom
We take a look inside the particles that make up all matter in the known universe.
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Why do we gain and lose weight?
Do we gain and lose weight because we ate all the, or none of the pies? Or is it a little more complicated than that? Wonderful weight-related facts lie after the jump.
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Why do we stop growing?
Do we stop growing because early humans had no taste for basketball, or is it more to do with genetics? Find out after the jump.
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The theory of special relativity in a nutshell
We explain one of Einstein’s most complicated theories in simple terms
Look inside the human eye
An eye-opening look into how vision and sight works.
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Why do skunks smell?
Famous for its funky odour, how does this animal’s key defensive weapon work?
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Video: How fast is fire?
Check out this video of a rapidly moving wildfire in Texas to see just how fast fire can move.
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Can energy be destroyed?
Is it possible to dispose of pesky energy?
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Why does milk turn sour?
Find out the answer right here.
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Why does a warm tongue stick to a frozen object?
Do tongues stick to frozen objects because they are lonely, or is it more to do with saliva? I would bet on the former, but for the actual answer read on
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What is an appendix?
Is the appendix useless and why do some people have to have them removed? Find out after the jump
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Why does my stomach rumble when I’m hungry?
The science of hunger explained.
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What is absolute zero?
It’s cold, but how cold? Find out here.
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What is the Higgs boson?
Dr David Evans explains why this basic building block of the universe is so important.
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Why do we get headaches?
If the brain can’t feel pain, why do headaches hurt so much?
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How does water conduct electricity?
Find out the answer right here.
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Why do atoms have electrons?
What do these fundamental particles do and why are they important? Neutralise holes in your knowledgebase with these super-charged facts
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What is plasma?
Is it a fluid in our body, the fourth state of matter, or both?
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What is carbon monoxide?
Why is this invisible and odourless gas so deadly?