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Was I born clumsy?
Simon is sick of knocking stuff over, so CrowdScience looks at the science of clumsiness
Will our spacecraft ever reach the stars?
How spaceship engineering could power us through interstellar space
Are humans naturally clean and tidy?
What hygiene instincts do we have, and are they fit for purpose?
Can we prevent wildfires?
How can we reduce the spread of forest fires?
How does a breeze become a gale?
Why are some winds friendly and others fierce?
How can I beat pain?
Listener Bebeto wants to know how to get rid of a pain in his wrist
Why are elephants so big?
An episode dedicated to the curious minds of our younger listeners
Can I learn to sing in tune?
Why are some of us tone deaf, and can you improve your singing with practice?
Am I related to a virus?
Although they’re not technically ‘alive’ might viruses hold a place in our family tree?
Why do I blush?
Does blushing have some sort of evolutionary purpose? And why do we yawn?