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Can robots be soft?
CrowdScience uncovers how nature is weaving its way into robotic design

Do climbing plants know where they’re going?
Marnie Chesterton finds out how clever climbing plants are.

Where does our fat go when we exercise?
Where does our fat go when we exercise?

Are yoga claims bogus claims?
Which of the many claims about yoga are backed up by science?

Who’s afraid of public speaking?
Why does the thought of public speaking fill so many of us with terror?

How bad is our noise problem?
How does noise pollution impact wildlife and humans, and why do we hate certain sounds?

Where does the sand in a desert come from?
Lonely desert dunes have a romantic image, but how did they get there in the first place?

Why do we get jealous?
Crowdscience grapples with the green-eyed monster in close relationships.

What happens to insects in the winter?
Marnie explores the many canny ways insects have adapted to survive extreme temperatures

How do you balance on a bicycle?
What’s going on when we ride a bicycle, how do we stay upright? CrowdScience investigates