Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered
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When did humans start cooking food?
By Ashley Hamer published
When did humans first roast food over a fire? Archaeology and biology can shed light on this mystery.
Do opposites really attract in relationships?
By Alice Sun published
When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold?
What is the coldest place in the solar system?
By Joe Phelan last updated
What is the solar system's coldest spot and how does the coldest place on Earth compare?
Why does metal squeak?
By Sarah Wells published
Squeaking metal can be grating on the nerves, but it serves an important purpose.
Why do only some animals have periods?
By Katherine Irving published
Humans are not the only organisms that have periods — some animals do too, but scientists still aren't sure why.
Why do you feel less hungry when it's hot out?
By Alice Sun published
We know that people in colder environments eat more calories. But why does our hunger abate in the heat?
What were the first animals to have sex?
By Patrick Pester published
Animals have been reproducing sexually for hundreds of millions of years, but not always like we do it.
How many galaxies are in the universe?
By Ashley Hamer published
If we can see at most 3% of the universe, how can we estimate the total number of galaxies in it?
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