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Why do we find things beautiful?
Humans seem programmed to appreciate beauty – but why?

What are dreams for?
Do we actually need to dream? Is there an evolutionary reason for it?

Which milk is best for me and the planet?
Is switching from dairy milk to plant-based milks a healthier choice?

Why do we like some animals and hate others?
What makes us fawn over a puppy, but run away from rats?

When will an African visit Mars?
We head to South Africa’s biggest science festival for a debate before a live audience

Why am I shy?
Is shyness written in our genes, or more to do with our upbringing?

What do clouds feel like?
We turn our gaze skywards to tackle three questions about what’s going on above us

Does brain size matter?
Why have a big brain if a small one would do?

Where was the last place humans made home?
Our species started in Africa, but what was the last habitable landmass we reached?

Could a ‘zombie’ virus kill us all?
Might ancient ice from the Antarctic depths contain deadly viruses?