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Global infertility: Could The Handmaid’s Tale become reality?
What could cause mass infertility? Marnie Chesterton investigates

Can I predict the future?
There are ordinary people among us who are exceptionally good at predicting the future

How many fossils are there?
Have we already found the last T. rex? Or are there many more to be discovered?

Why do we pull faces when we concentrate?
We tackle the science of scowling, gesturing, and counting

Where’s my time machine?
When will sci fi’s favourite technologies become reality?

Who were the first farmers?
The story of how our ancestors tamed plants and animals

Why do some people eat soil?
What drives the body to crave something that isn’t real food?

Can we prevent traffic jams?
Should our cities cater less for cars and what are the alternatives?

What’s the best way to breathe?
Can certain breathing techniques improve your exercise performance?

Are there new ways to beat depression?
We investigate how science is uncovering new ways to help beat long-term depression