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Life's Little Mysteries

Life's Little Mysteries answers fascinating questions about the world around you and the stuff in it, including wild questions you didn't even know you had.

And check out our "Life's Little Mysteries" podcast, where we answer questions about mysteries big and small — about ancient civilizations; our planet and solar system; the plants and animals that live alongside us; our bodies and how they work; and more. Listen in on Apple podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom. 

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A restaurant sign reads "Open For Take-Out" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (July 9)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

Why limit yourself to just one color?

Is it safe to use hair dye?

By Tara Santora

Hair can be dyed at home or at a salon. Is one safer than the other?

The sun sinks below the horizon in this stunning panoramic view captured by NASA's Spirit Mars rover in 2005.

What color is the sunset on other planets?

By Donavyn Coffey

It depends on whether the planet's atmosphere is predominantly filled with gas or dust particles.

This guy is ready for a marathon session.

Why do some men take so long to poop?

By Benjamin Plackett

They're probably not just pooping; the restroom is a safe place for them to ponder life's great questions.

An illustration of a cockatrice, a mythical creature.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' 37: Mysterious Mythical Creatures

By Live Science Staff

Creatures that are inventions of the human imagination have inspired fear and wonder for thousands of years.

Fabric masks on a table

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (June 25)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

profile of eyes looking up

How do our eyes move in perfect synchrony?

By Benjamin Plackett

It's thanks to a constantly improving alliance of neurons and muscles.

Will this toothpaste make your smile shine?

Does charcoal toothpaste really whiten teeth?

By Donavyn Coffey

Activated charcoal can protect against some poisons, but can it help whiten your smile?

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (June 18)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

This artist's impression shows how photons from the early universe are deflected by the gravitational lensing effect of massive cosmic structures as they travel across the universe.

Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 34: Mysterious Universe

By Live Science Staff

Where did the universe come from, what's it made of and how will it end?

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (June 11)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (June 4)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' 31: Mysterious sneezing

By Live Science Staff

In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at an involuntary bodily function that can sometimes be a little explosive: sneezing.

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon stand at Launch Complex 39A on May 27, 2020, during the first launch attempt for NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission.

Why do rockets launch from Florida?

By Karen Rowan, Live Science Staff

Today, Cape Canaveral is America's gateway to the cosmos, but it wasn't the first place from which rockets were launched.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (May 28)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (May 21)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

A spooky shadow of a hand reaches around a corner.

Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 28: Mysterious nightmares

By Live Science Staff

What's behind those heart-pounding, terrifying dreams that wake you up from a sound sleep?

A fabric, handmade mask against a white background.

Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (May 14)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (May 7)

By Live Science Staff

In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.

A jumping spider against a pink background

Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 25: Mysterious spiders

By Live Science Staff

This mysterious group of arachnids has more legs and eyes than you can count on one hand.