How does the brain think?
Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment via Getty Images Jennifer Robinson, Auburn University Curious Kids is a series for...
What is dirt?
Dig into soil and you’ll find rock dust but also thousands of living species. ChristinLola/iStock/Getty Images Plus Brian Darby, University of North Dakota What is dirt?...
Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself
Can you detain someone you just saw break the law? Alan Thornton/The Image Bank via Getty Images Seth W. Stoughton, University of South Carolina and Caroline...
Why do people have wisdom teeth?
Ariadne Letra, University of Pittsburgh and Seth M. Weinberg, University of Pittsburgh Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a...
Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Matter in deep space is very spread out, which makes it impossible for any sound waves to travel. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI Chris Impey, University of...
Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
If traveling into the past is possible, one way to do it might be sending people through tunnels in space. by raggio5 via Pixabay Adi Foord,...
Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
Remember the old saying: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. David Wall/Moment via Getty Images Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina Curious Kids is a series for...
How much time do kids spend on devices
Today, nearly all U.S. teens have a smartphone. MoMo Productions/Digital Vision via Getty Images David Rosenberg, Wayne State University and Natalia Szura, Wayne State University How...
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has been dubbed Olbers’ paradox. John Moore via Getty Images...
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 if someone dies in space? Curious Kids...
Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows
Warm, supportive caregiving can help counteract the effects of stress during childhood and development. Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images Jamie Hanson, University of Pittsburgh and Isabella...
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 of Technology Curious Kids is a...
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 – not only among family and friends,...
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 Curious Kids is a series for...
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 of Florida Curious Kids is a...
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 for children of all ages. If...
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 Kids are naturally curious. But various...
