CrowdScience

by BBC · · ·

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

How spaceship engineering could power us through interstellar space
What hygiene instincts do we have, and are they fit for purpose?
How can we reduce the spread of forest fires?
Why are some winds friendly and others fierce?
How can I beat pain? Nov. 13, 2020
Listener Bebeto wants to know how to get rid of a pain in his wrist
An episode dedicated to the curious minds of our younger listeners
Why are some of us tone deaf, and can you improve your singing with practice?
Am I related to a virus? Oct. 23, 2020
Although they’re not technically ‘alive’ might viruses hold a place in our family tree?
Why do I blush? Oct. 16, 2020
Does blushing have some sort of evolutionary purpose? And why do we yawn?
Why do planets spin? Oct. 9, 2020
Crowdscience answers listeners’ celestial questions
Our world would fall apart without adhesives - but how do they hold things together?
We all have naked bodies – so why are we so embarrassed to show them?
Join the CrowdScience dinner party as we tackle listeners’ food questions
What does science say about controlling urination, and other bodily functions?
Yeast: the tiny organism with massive potential
Squelching into the science of slime.
Has reduced air travel due to pandemic lockdown affected our weather and climate?
Why do conspiracy theories exist and why are we seeing so many in this pandemic?
How was soap discovered, and what else is used for washing around the world?
Are peaceful seas an illusion? We find out how human sound affects life under the waves.