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The Grain Chain: Introduction

The Grain Chain: Introduction

Did you know that every day in the UK we consume 12 million loaves of bread? Or that grain such as wheat has...

What’s wrong with biting my nails?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: Fingernails do lots of important things - they protect our fingers,...
What’s the groove under my nose called and what’s it for?

What’s the groove under my nose called and what’s it for?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: The first part of this question is easy - it's called your...
What exactly is a fart and why do they smell?

What exactly is a fart and why do they smell?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say Good question even if it is a bit stinky! Basically farts are...

Why does sweat smell?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: It's weird isn't it! Sweat is mostly water and water doesn't seem...

Why do we sweat?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: This is all to do with the temperature of your body. To work at its...

What happens when I swallow a fly?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: Don't worry, you're not going to turn into a fly! If you swallowed...

Why do I get butterflies in my stomach?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: It's an odd expression isn't it? Don't worry you don't really have...

If I blow too hard into a trumpet would my cheeks explode?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: That would hurt! But luckily it's highly unlikely that all the...
Kitchen Chemistry: Mix of Mixtures

Kitchen Chemistry: Mix of Mixtures

Most recipes need you to join ingredients together, but different things combine in different ways and...

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