Why do people and animals need to breathe? A biologist explains why you need a constant source of oxygen
Inhaling air is how you get the oxygen your body needs to turn your food into energy. Other living things use different strategies.
Feb. 5, 2024 • ~6 min
Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren't
Lots of factors can influence your music taste, from your age and where you’re from to the personality traits you have.
Jan. 22, 2024 • ~8 min
What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains
Your immune system is often able to fend off pathogens it’s never seen before. But defending your body against all of them all at once is a tough challenge.
Jan. 15, 2024 • ~8 min
What happens to the ocean if we take out all the fish? A marine ecologist explains the complex roles fish play in their ecosystem
There are so many fish in the ocean that if you took them out, important habitats and food sources for many creatures would be lost.
Jan. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
Why are some black holes bigger than others? An astronomer explains how these celestial vacuums grow
Pictures of black holes have a white outline around them when photographed, due to one of black holes’ unique and key features.
Dec. 18, 2023 • ~6 min
Why isn't there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Sound needs matter to propagate, so the vast vacuum of space is not just empty − it’s silent.
Dec. 4, 2023 • ~7 min
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