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Back to SearchAre humans naturally monogamous?
CrowdScience listener Alina is in a relationship with a polyamorous partner and is very happy with this arrangement, which got her thinking – why is …
1 year, 6 months ago
Is water wet?
The wetness of water seems blindingly obvious - but dive into the science and things aren’t so clear.
CrowdScience listeners Rachel and Callum were …
1 year, 6 months ago
Whatever happened to tangerines?
It’s citrus season in the northern hemisphere, and fruit trees are bursting with oranges and lemons. But CrowdScience listener Jonathan wants to know…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why isn't the sky green?
Vermillion red, vibrant orange, golden yellows, even violet – we're enchanted by the colours that make up a stunning sunset or sunrise. CrowdScience …
1 year, 6 months ago
Is anything truly random?
CrowdScience listener Dorit has a problem. She wants the tiles in her new bathroom to be arranged randomly but, no matter what she does, it still loo…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why can't I remember my early childhood?
Some of our biggest achievements happen in the first years of our lives. Taking our first steps, picking up a complex language from scratch, and form…
1 year, 7 months ago
Is my smartwatch good for my health?
Smartwatches are increasingly popular and many of us use these wearable devices to monitor our performance and improve our fitness. But how reliable …
1 year, 7 months ago
How high can birds fly?
While watching a feisty cockatoo chase after a hawk, CrowdScience listener Alison saw the hawk catch a thermal and rise effortlessly into the sky. Th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Which animal has the biggest carbon footprint?
Carbon footprints are a measure of how much we each contribute to the greenhouse gases that warm the Earth’s atmosphere. The global average of carbon…
1 year, 8 months ago
Is beer better without alcohol?
In the past stout beer has been touted for its supposed health benefits. Is there any truth to those claims - and what happens if you take the alcoho…
1 year, 8 months ago