Latest about Life's Little Mysteries
Why aren't all orbits circular?
Why do some celestial bodies have tadpole or even horseshoe-like orbits?
Why does snow squeak when you walk on it?
The science behind why snow crunches underfoot.
How much water is in Earth's crust?
Earth is covered with water, but how much is hiding in our planet's crust?
Do we have taste receptors in other parts of our body?
Taste receptors have been found far beyond the tongue, but do they help perceive taste or work like the ones in our mouths?
Can static electricity cause a fire?
It's commonplace to get a jolt from static electricity. But does it have enough electrical charge to start a fire?
What's the fastest thing on Earth?
Particles from space are constantly zooming into Earth. But which one is the speediest?
Why do people dissociate during traumatic events?
Ever feel disconnected during a stressful event? That could be your brain protecting you.
Why don't people have tails?
Scientists recently found that a so-called jumping gene may have jumped ship millions of years ago, and taken our tails with it.
