CrowdScience Episodes Episode guide
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Can science improve the human brain?
Could the brain augmentation of science fiction become a reality?
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What if the Earth spun backwards?
If you flip the spin of our planet, things could get really wild.
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Where did Earth's water come from?
Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe
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Can we harness solar energy from other stars?
Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe
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Why are twins special?
Why are we fascinated by twins?
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How can we persuade more people to cycle?
Can behavioural science help listener Hans with his aim to get more people on bikes?
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Was there an idyllic time before carnivores?
Was there ever a time when life on earth was peaceful? No predators, no prey, just vibes?
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What鈥檚 that background hum I hear?
We explore the science behind hums 鈥� phenomena of persistent, low noise
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What on earth is quantum?
A CrowdScience guide to quantum physics
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Can eating honey help save bees?
Bee populations are declining - could eating honey help support them?
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Is my yoghurt really alive?
Local culture and local cultures at the Sofia Science Festival in Bulgaria
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Is red sky at night really sailor鈥檚 delight?
Just how reliable is this common weather proverb?
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Why can't I fall asleep?
Why is getting to sleep much harder for some people than others?
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Can we feed everyone?
We ask leading agricultural experts about global food security
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Why am I always late?
Why do some people find it easier to be punctual than others?
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Why do animals swallow rocks?
Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe
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How do you measure a mountain?
As sea levels rise, will mountains shrink? How do we measure height above sea level?
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Where in the world will I weigh least?
We tackle gravity - a fundamental force of the universe, yet also an everyday mystery
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Are there global food allergy hotspots?
Do food allergies vary around the world 鈥� and if so, why?
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Are humans naturally monogamous?
Why is one partner usually the norm for humans around the world?
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Is water wet?
The wetness of water seems obvious - but dive into the science and it's not so clear cut
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Whatever happened to tangerines?
Can we track down a tangerine variety lodged in one listener's memory?
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Why isn't the sky green?
Why do we see so many colours in the sky, but never green?
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Is anything truly random?
A question about bathroom tiles has us wondering whether everything is pre-determined
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Why can't I remember my early childhood?
Some huge milestones happen in our first years of life - but why do we forget them?
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Is my smartwatch good for my health?
Do smartwatches reliably monitor fitness? And can they make us healthier?
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How high can birds fly?
What altitude can birds cope with, and which species soars highest?
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Which animal has the biggest carbon footprint?
Humans emit far too much planet-warming carbon, but what about other species?
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Is beer better without alcohol?
How does non-alcoholic beer differ from the original - and is it better for us?
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Why am I embarrassed when I fall?
Falling can be serious 鈥� so why do we find it embarrassing or even funny?
