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 yowl?Life's Little Mysteries Understanding a cat’s yowl requires looking beyond the noise to the behavior and emotions behind it.
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Who are the least-contacted people on Earth?Life's Little Mysteries "Uncontacted" and "isolated" peoples live in roughly 10 countries around the world, including one group that erases their footprints so they cannot easily be found.
By Emma Bryce Published
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What's the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?Life's Little Mysteries Here are the main differences between yams and sweet potatoes and how to tell them apart.
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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Did Celtic women fight in battle?Life's Little Mysteries The Celts were highly regarded as warriors in the ancient world, but were all fighters men, or did Celtic women also fight in battle?
By Owen Jarus Published
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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.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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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?
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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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.
By Isabel Gil Published
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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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