The world can be a pretty mysterious place and we at Live Science love to ask and answer scientific questions about mysteries big and small: about ancient civilizations, our planet and our solar system, the plants and animals that live alongside us, our bodies and how they work, and the technologies that we use every day.
Join us on this exciting voyage of discovery and downright weirdness as we solve … Life's Little Mysteries.
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Why do we get a 'second wind' of energy at the end of the day?
That second wave of energy is a normal part of the human circadian rhythm, but lifestyle factors also play a role.
Do animals have orgasms?
Though research on sexual experience in nonhuman animals is limited to primates and rodents, there's reason to think that they have an "orgasm-like response" during sex.
What do black boxes on planes actually record?
Modern flight recorders can hold more than 1,000 pieces of information about an aircraft.
What was the first alphabet in the world?
New discoveries challenge old ideas about the earliest alphabets.
Why do kangaroos have 3 vaginas?
Female kangaroos have one tail, two feet and three vaginas when they're giving birth.
How much of your brain do you need to survive?
Case reports of people with atypical brains reveal the human brain's staggering ability to adapt to damage.
Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?
Nitrogen comprises around 78% of Earth's atmosphere, so why do most lifeforms breathe oxygen?
