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Back to SearchHow is mental health being supported in Africa?
One in every eight people live with a mental health disorder, so if that’s not you, it’s likely to be a close friend or family member. Despite there …
3 years, 7 months ago
Why am I gay?
Human sexuality comes in many forms, from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual. But seeing as homosexuality creates apparent reproducti…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why are fish fish-shaped?
There are over 30,000 species of fish – that’s more than all the species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals combined. But despite the sheer d…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why don’t some things burn?
CrowdScience listener Alix has a burning question - what’s actually happening inside the flames of a campfire to make it glow? And why do some materi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Is there a language of laughter?
Laugh and the world laughs with you, or so you might think. But watch any good comedian on TV by yourself and chances are you’ll laugh a lot less tha…
3 years, 8 months ago
Can animals count?
Mathematics and our ability to describe the world in terms of number, shape and measurement may feel like a uniquely human ability. But is it really?…
3 years, 8 months ago
What happens to insects in the winter?
When CrowdScience listener Eric spotted a few gnats flying around on a milder day in mid-winter it really surprised him - Eric had assumed they just …
3 years, 8 months ago
What is white?
Have you ever wondered why waterfalls appear white when still water is transparent? Why clouds, or snow, appear white when they too are essentially j…
3 years, 9 months ago
Can smells fill you up?
Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread. Doesn’t it make your mouth water? Now imagine the smell of a fish market on a warm day… still …
3 years, 9 months ago
Are humans naturally clean and tidy?
From dumping raw sewage into rivers to littering the streets with our trash, humans don’t have a great track record when it comes to dealing with our…
3 years, 9 months ago