Category: Curiosity

Have you ever wondered why the water level in the ocean rises & falls in a predictable manner every day? It’s not just the moon pulling on the water, …

If you want to understand how volcanoes actually erupt, the short answer is that pressure build-up from magma, gasses, and occasionally steam trying to escape to the surface is …

You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered why you suddenly start making those amusing little “hic” sounds. Almost everyone experiences hiccups, which are a common, usually harmless, and frequently …

GPS measures the time it takes for radio signals to move from satellites to a receiver. Every satellite transmits a signal that contains its precise location and the time …

Many of us have wondered why ice floats on water when we’ve seen a frozen lake or watched a drink cool. The short answer is that liquid water is …

The short answer is that earthquakes are essentially the Earth’s way of releasing stored stress. Do you want to know how earthquakes occur, or perhaps you need to explain …

You may be wondering why some people prefer to use their left hand for, well, pretty much anything. This is a question that comes up surprisingly frequently, and the …

You’re wondering how bees communicate? Well, that’s a good question. Basically, bees use a fascinating combination of chemical signals (pheromones), dances, & even some very subtle sounds & vibrations …

Have you ever been chopping an onion when all of a sudden you feel like you’re watching a depressing film? Yes, we have. Why onions make us cry is …

It all comes down to how your brain processes memory, & happily, it’s not some mysterious black box. Have you ever wondered why you can remember that embarrassing moment …