Curious Kids: How did humans evolve, and will we evolve more?
Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in their environments, and we still have many of those traits today.
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Curious Kids: If everyone on Earth sat in the ocean at once, how much would sea level rise?
Hypothetical questions, like what would happen if everyone on Earth went for an ocean swim at once, are fun to think about. And using math, you can get pretty close to a real answer.
Curious Kids: Your brain thinks – but how?
How does the brain understand things?
Curious Kids: Why do flowers smell?
Imagine walking through a tropical forest as a sweet scent wafts through the air.
Curious Kids: How do arctic foxes hunt in the snow?
A leap and a plunge into the snow could earn this arctic fox its supper.
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Curious Kids: When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?
Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little.
Curious Kids: Could a human enter a black hole to study it?
Is it possible to study a black how from inside?
Curious Kids: Why does it take longer to fly from east to west on an airplane?
The jet stream can have a big impact on how long a plane ride will last.
Curious Kids: Why does grammar matter?
All kinds of factors influence the way people talk, including regional variations, age, ethnicity, education level and technology.
Curious Kids: How does your brain wake up from sleep?
How does the brain turn on awareness or consciousness?