Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered
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How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?
By Hannah Loss published
The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much?
Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?
By Katherine Irving published
Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.
Why aren't we crushed by the weight of Earth's atmosphere?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Earth's atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn't it weigh us down more?
Where would a compass point in outer space?
By Sierra Bouchér published
On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space, things are a bit more complicated.
Why isn't the darkest time of the year also the coldest?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Why aren't the solstices the coldest and hottest days of the year?
Can gray hair be reversed?
By Sarah Wells published
Gray hair is often a sign of aging, but is it possible to delay its advance or reverse the color change?
Where did the 1st seeds come from?
By Patrick Pester published
From delicate dandelions to mighty oak trees, millions of plants use seeds to reproduce. But where did the first seeds come from?
What's the 'coastline paradox'?
By Alice Sun published
Coastlines are challenging to measure, but why?
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