Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered
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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Why do cats have 'leg whiskers'?Life's Little Mysteries Here's why 'leg whiskers' are useful to cats and other animals.
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Are redheads going extinct?Life's Little Mysteries Redheads are rare, and the trait carries an increased risk of melanoma. Does that mean ginger locks might one day go extinct?
By Benjamin Plackett Published
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Are quasiparticles real?Life's Little Mysteries Given the "quasi" in quasiparticles, do scientists consider them to be real particles?
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What's the oldest weapon in the world?Life's Little Mysteries There are a few contenders for the world's oldest weapon, and one is over 400,000 years old.
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What is the roundest animal?Life's Little Mysteries It's fairly uncommon to find a spherical creature, although they're more common in the sea than on land. So which one is the roundest?
By Katherine Irving Published
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Was Einstein wrong about anything?Life's Little Mysteries Albert Einstein is regarded as a genius, but even he admitted that his work wasn't perfect. So what did he get wrong?
By Ashley Hamer Pritchard Published
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Does fast charging damage your battery more than regular charging?Life's Little Mysteries From phones to electric vehicles, some batteries take an hour to charge, while others can take up to half a day.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Has there ever been a period in human history without war?Life's Little Mysteries Humans have fought countless wars over the millennia. Has there ever been a time when we weren't fighting?
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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Are CAPTCHAs obsolete in the age of AI?Life's Little Mysteries How are CAPTCHAs being threatened by AI?
By Alice Sun Published
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