Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris Smith
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Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...
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OCT 31, 2025
Is 10,000 steps a one-goal-fits-all?
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OCT 17, 2025
How does the UV filter in sun cream work?
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