Is it true that there are more earthquakes now than in the past, and that they are more intense?  We explore the problem in this Question of the Week.  Plus, we ask if non-coding DNA has a purpose. Like this podcast? Please help us by <a href="https://www.thenakedscientists.com/donate">supporting the Naked Scientists</a>

What does non-coding DNA do?

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...