We are taught that stars twinkle from a very young age when we hear “twinkle, twinkle, little star” — but why do stars twinkle and planets do not?

Some say it’s a sign of hunger or an upset stomach, but regardless of what causes it, we are all familiar with the odd sounds our stomachs can make, writes Dr Naomi Lavelle.

Climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability are all words that appear in daily news reports, and with good reason. We have all been informed, from various sources, that our current way of life, on a global scale, is unsustainable and the time-lines presented to us for action are quite alarming, write Dr Naomi Lavelle

In a world where hair removal is a big industry we sometimes forget how little hair we actually have, writes Dr Naomi Lavelle

This question comes in from a very curious girl called Kayla; she would like to know why we cry?

The laws of gravity cannot be held responsible for people falling in love – Albert Einstein.

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This week’s question comes in from Niamh, from Galway, who would like to know…

It is the travel season again and many are heading off on holidays. For some, that trip takes them to far flung places and they may experience the downside to travelling across different time zones – the dreaded jet lag. But what exactly is it, can it be avoided or is it destined to knock you off kilter and rob you of a few days of that precious holiday? asks Dr Naomi Lavelle

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Few of us had heard of synaesthesia until Lorde announced she has sees colours whenever she hears a musical note. Naomi Lavelle explores the phenomenon

This week Dr Naomi Lavelle answers your questions on the super important H2O.

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Ever wondered when spring has actually sprung? Dr Naomi Lavelle may have the answers as she takes us through the Spring equiox.

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Naomi Lavelle takes us to infinity and beyond with these great questions about the universe sent in by Francis.

Dr Naomi Lavelle gets inside our heads and tells us all about what’s in there.

Scientist Dr Naomi Lavelle explains why people reach for chicken soup to cure the common cold.

CHRISTMAS is a time of joy and wonder, and an increased amount of probing questions from little scientific minds, writes Dr Naomi Lavelle

Caring for children during the holidays is a whole new challenge for families with both parents working, says Andrea Mara