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Is beer better without alcohol?
How does non-alcoholic beer differ from the original - and is it better for us?
Why am I embarrassed when I fall?
Falling can be serious – so why do we find it embarrassing or even funny?
I didn’t know that!
Did you know that flies fly in rectangles and fish hide by lighting themselves up?
Will the Earth ever lose its Moon?
Anand Jagatia is joined by a panel of experts to answer listener questions about the Moon
Why does pain sometimes feel good?
What makes people seek out unpleasant or painful sensations, like eating chilli?
Why am I good at jigsaw puzzles?
What skills do you need to complete a jigsaw puzzle? And why do we enjoy them?
Can I improve my sense of direction?
Why some people get lost while others have a great sense of where they are
Why can't my dog live as long as me?
And how do some animals tackle the ageing process head on?
What does my voice say about me?
What shapes the sound of your voice? And is everybody’s voice unique?
Why is my house getting sunnier?
A mysterious shift in sunshine through one listener’s window requires investigation