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.
Latest about Life's Little Mysteries
How many times does a heart beat in a day? What about in a lifetime?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Celine Dion sings that "my heart will go on," but how many times does it actually beat in a day or even a lifetime?
Why does meat have more protein than vegetables?
By Marilyn Perkins published
The biological needs of plants and animals affect their cells' protein content, but the story goes deeper than that.
Why do cats 'chatter'?
By Victoria Atkinson published
Some cats chatter, oftentimes when they see prey. But why?
How far away is the moon?
By Sarah Wells published
The moon's distance from Earth changes depending on where it is in its elliptical orbit.
Why does drinking water feel so good when you're thirsty?
By Margaret Osborne published
Drinking water triggers a variety of complex biochemical reactions that reward rehydration and help satiate our thirst.
Who was the last Neanderthal?
By Kristina Killgrove published
We don't know when the last Neanderthal died, but many archaeologists think some of the last lineages lived in southern Iberia.
Are there any planets in the universe that aren't round?
By Ashley Hamer published
Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren't?
Which animal can have the most babies at one time?
By Katherine Irving published
How many offspring an animal can have depends on many factors, such as whether they're aquatic and how they get around.
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