Why do we itch?
15 May 2026
26m
BBC World Service ยท Science
CrowdScience
We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
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26m
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06 Mar 2026
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27 Feb 2026
26m
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26m
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13 Feb 2026
26m
Do multiple choice questions make us biased?
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29m
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30 Jan 2026
26m
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23 Jan 2026
26m
Why do I find silence unbearable?
16 Jan 2026
26m
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