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Does the planet need snails?
Gardeners might see snails as their enemy, but they are vital to life on earth
Do plants have immune systems?
Can plants remember diseases or stressful events they have previously experienced?
How do flowers know when to bloom?
Find out what influences when flowers open and the various factors that slow the process
How did eyes evolve?
How did evolution produce the clever organs with which you’re reading this?
Can we transfer electricity wirelessly?
Could power be beamed into hard to reach communities?
Can we save our night skies?
How to combat the light pollution that blots out starry skies and disrupts wildlife
How did our ancestors sleep?
How have our sleep patterns changed over history and pre-history?
Why is human skin so rubbish?
We’re dissecting our skin’s structure and roles and asking if science can give it a boost
How can smart tech tackle climate change?
How can clever computing help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Can video games help me or harm me?
What’s the scientific evidence for how gaming affects us?