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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How long does it take to travel to the moon?
By Drew Turney published
The answer depends on many factors, including the amount of fuel needed, the moon's orbit and the mission's objectives.
What does a weather report of 30% chance of rain mean?
By Hannah Loss published
A percent chance of precipitation shows the probability there will be at least 0.01 inch of rain, snow or sleet at a given location.
Do cats communicate with their tails?
By Clarissa Brincat published
From tail up to tail down, what do different cat tail positions and movements mean?
Why do worms come out in the rain?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Earthworms commonly come out when it's wet outside, but why?
Can you get high from poppy seeds?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high?
How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?
By Hannah Loss published
The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much?
Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?
By Katherine Irving published
Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.
Why aren't we crushed by the weight of Earth's atmosphere?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Earth's atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn't it weigh us down more?
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