The world can be a pretty mysterious place and we at Live Science love to ask and answer scientific questions about mysteries big and small: about ancient civilizations, our planet and our solar system, the plants and animals that live alongside us, our bodies and how they work, and the technologies that we use every day.
Join us on this exciting voyage of discovery and downright weirdness as we solve … Life's Little Mysteries.
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How do migrating birds know where they're going?
To navigate the skies, birds rely on a complex sensory tool kit.
Does the color purple really exist?
The color purple is, in a way, invented by our brains.
Why are tropical animals so colorful?
Many animals in the tropics are colorful for a number of reasons, including some you might not expect.
Which animal has the best sense of smell?
There are multiple contenders for the title of best smeller, but no clear winner just yet.
How are you able to read words without vowels?
The human brain can make sense of sentences — even when the vowels are missing.
What's the difference between a leopard and a jaguar?
Look closely at the spots to tell leopards from jaguars: there's a subtle clue.
Why isn’t an atom’s nucleus round?
The nuclei of atoms are often portrayed as round in textbooks, but it turns out they're rarely spherical.
