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.
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Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?
One country's unique climate keeps it a mosquito-free zone, but global warming may change that.
Which animal has the best hearing?
Ranking who has the best ears in the animal kingdom is a tough task, but some animals push the limits of hearing far beyond what humans can imagine.
What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?
Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles with shells, so what exactly are their differences?
Why can't we walk through walls if atoms are mostly empty space?
Most of an atom is empty space, so why does some matter feel solid? Two physics principles explain why.
What is the world's slowest animal?
What does survival look like for animals who live in the slow lane?
Why do caffeine withdrawal headaches hurt so much?
It's still largely a mystery why caffeine withdrawal causes headaches, but researchers have a few ideas.
How many moons are in the solar system?
The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?
What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
Llamas are closely related to alpacas, so how can you tell these South American camelids apart?
