What happens if you need to pee while you’re asleep?
Your bladder can signal the brain when it’s full, even while you’re asleep. Happyphoton/iStock via Getty Images Jennifer Ahn, University…
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There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are…
What is The Law of Attraction and Manifestation?
What is The Law of Attraction and Manifestation? The Law of Attraction and Manifestation is a popular concept in the…
Does our minds create our own realities?
Does our minds create our own realities? The concept of “our minds creating our own realities” is often discussed in…
What happens if someone dies in space?
An artist’s depiction of two astronauts on Mars. cokada/E+ via Getty Images Emmanuel Urquieta, Baylor College of Medicine What happens…
Why do voters have to pick a Republican or a Democrat in the US?
Voters often believe they only have two choices in American elections, even when multiple candidates appear on a ballot. OsakaWayne…
How do trees die?
Eventually weather, pests and disease will take their toll, but the story doesn’t end there. Emanuel David / 500px via…
Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative
Researchers discovered a way to turn superglue into strong, clear plastic that can be made into many shapes. Allison Christy,…
Why does time change when traveling close to the speed of light? A physicist explains
Time gets a little strange as you approach the speed of light. ikonacolor/iStock via Getty Images Michael Lam, Rochester Institute…
What is a Shooting Star?
What is a shooting star? A shooting star, also known as a meteor, is a streak of light that appears…
How has the inside of the Earth stayed as hot as the Sun’s surface for billions of years?
The slice you see cut out of the Earth reveals its core, depicted here in bright yellow. fhm/E+ via Getty…
What causes stuttering?
The majority of children who stutter will spontaneously recover from it without intervention, but some 20% of people do not.…
Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t. scaliger/iStock via…
How are books made?
Making a book takes lots of brainstorming and writing, but there are many steps to printing it, too. sykono/iStock via…
How does a television set work?
The TV in your home is very different from the television sets of just a few years ago. moodboard/Image Source…
Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season
Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season – For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving –…
How can you tell if something is true? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself about what you see, hear and read
Emotions can get in the way of knowing what’s true. Elva Etienne/Moment via Getty Images Bob Britten, West Virginia University…
How was Halloween invented?
How was Halloween invented? Once a Celtic pagan tradition, the holiday has evolved to let kids and adults try on…
Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song
Something people today have in common with civilizations past: a love of music. peepo/E+ via Getty Images Laura Dallman, University…
Why does money exist?
Cash is pretty convenient. Dilok Klaisataporn/EyeEm via Getty Images M. Saif Mehkari, University of Richmond Curious Kids is a series…
How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered
Could schools be putting a damper on children’s curiosity? Jose Luis Pelaez Inc via Getty Images Perry Zurn, American University…
Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset
Mosquitoes need to feed on blood in order to reproduce. But how do they choose whom to feed on? boonchai…