The science behind our screams of terror when we watch a scary movie, ride a rollercoaster, or find a spider in the bathtub.
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The truth about sugar
How It Works Daily reveals the facts about sugar you need to know. Find out where it comes from and how it is processed, and discover exactly what happens when it enters the body.
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The science behind the perfect burger
It takes physics, chemistry and biology to grill a perfect burger
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How do record players work?
The science and tech behind the recent vinyl revival
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How sport changes the shape of your brain
With the Rio 2016 opening ceremony tonight, author Amit Katwala talks to us about the importance of neuroscience in sport
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How do fireworks create shapes?
The chemistry behind the spectacular patterns in the sky
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25 mind-blowing facts about gravity
While Tim Peake reacquaints himself with gravity, we reveal the secrets of this fundamental force
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The science of magic tricks
Discover how your brain is fooled by the masters of misdirection
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Why do we get cravings for certain foods?
Are we destined to develop a taste for all things sweet?
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5 science lessons from The Simpsons
“In this house we obey the laws of thermodynamics!”
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5 sleep myths debunked
Does cheese really give you nightmares?
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Football physics: How to take the perfect free kick
Discover the science behind curling the ball into the net
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The 10 senses you never knew you had
You have a lot more than just 5 senses…
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Singing science: Why do some people have better voices than others?
Discover how some people manage to hit all the right notes
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Why does asthma make it difficult to breathe?
Find out how asthma affects the body, and how an inhaler can help
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How are calories counted?
A bomb calorimeter can tell us how much energy is in our food
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Strange science: 6 of the weirdest scientific theories from history
Forgotten Science author SD Tucker uncovers some crackpot Ideas from the scrapheap of history
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How everyday sounds can drive people crazy
What happens when you REALLY can’t stand particular noises