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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What was the loudest sound ever recorded?
Determining the "loudest recorded sound" depends on how you define sound and on which measurements you choose to include.
What if Antony and Cleopatra had defeated Octavian?
How would history have unfolded if Antony and Cleopatra had defeated Octavian? Would they have ruled the Roman Empire?
What's the difference between a newt and a salamander?
Salamanders and newts are both long-tailed amphibians, but what's the difference between them?
Do your dreams change as you age?
A young child's dreams and an elderly hospice patient's dreams can be very different. What has research found about how our dreams change over time?
Why do some cat siblings look so different?
Normally, siblings resemble each other. So why does a litter of kittens often come in a variety of colors?
Did Neanderthals have religious beliefs?
Whether Neanderthals had religious beliefs is a subject of ongoing debate.
Are free radicals really that bad for you?
Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that are missing an electron. They get a bad rap, but could they actually have any benefits?
How did metamorphosis evolve?
While it might seem like an all-or-nothing process, insect metamorphosis likely emerged through gradual evolutionary changes.
