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How does a snake climb a tree?
What gives snakes their gravity-defying climbing skills?
How many flies have ever existed?
Flies are everywhere. But just how many have ever lived?
Is every atom unique?
Are atoms as individual as snowflakes – and if not, where does uniqueness begin?
Why are the seas salty?
How does salt get into the world's oceans, and is melting ice making them any fresher?
How fast can a raindrop cross the globe?
Could a raindrop from the UK travel all the way to New Zealand?
Why does wine taste better over time?
What chemistry makes some wines age well, while others turn to vinegar?
Will mountains shrink as sea levels rise?
Should we re-calculate the height of mountains to account for sea levels rising?
What does prayer do to my brain?
Can science explain the effects of prayer on our brains and wellbeing?
Why are people still dying from malaria?
We visit Malawi to discuss malaria, mosquitoes and a world-leading vaccination programme
Why am I bad at maths?
Why are some people better at mathematics than others?