Latest about life's little mysteries
Will we have more earthquakes because of climate change?
Changes in sea level and glacial melt could make earthquakes more likely in the coming years.
Could bacteria or viruses lurking in ancient Egyptian mummies unleash a plague today?
Do mummies contain pathogens that could be transferred to humans today, and should we be worried?
What is the world's most dangerous chemical?
There are plenty of harmful chemicals, but the devil is in the details when determining which is the most dangerous.
When did humans start wearing shoes?
The oldest known sandals are from Oregon, but there may be older shoes out there.
Which continent has the most animal species?
The diversity of even the largest animals depends on the smallest factors.
How many moons are in the solar system?
The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?
When did humans start wearing clothes?
Clothes don't survive the way artifacts made of stone, bone and other hard materials do, so scientists have to get creative to answer this question.
Why does cotton shrink?
The science of ruining your favorite shirt is more complicated than you might think.
