Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?

Space

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why is space so dark despite all of the stars in the universe? – Nikhil, age 15, New Delhi People have been asking why space […]

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why is space so dark despite all of the stars in the universe? – Nikhil, age 15, New Delhi People have been asking why space

Lifespan Of Crocodiles

Crocodile

Table of Contents Armored, scaly skin, and a toothy grin. This description probably conjured up an image of a in your mind, right? You might have seen them in person (hopefully from a safe distance) or on a TV show, crawling on land or lounging in the water. Rightly so,

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Table of Contents Armored, scaly skin, and a toothy grin. This description probably conjured up an image of a in your mind, right? You might have seen them in person (hopefully from a safe distance) or on a TV show, crawling on land or lounging in the water. Rightly so,

How Do We Remember Things?

How does memory work? Is it different in different animals?

Illustration of model of human brain

Table of Contents The History of Memory Memory is complex. Sometimes, something as simple as a smell can transport us back to that vacation we took in 2015. Other times, we walk into rooms and forget why we went there in the first place. The concept of memory has been

How Do We Remember Things?

How does memory work? Is it different in different animals?

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Table of Contents The History of Memory Memory is complex. Sometimes, something as simple as a smell can transport us back to that vacation we took in 2015. Other times, we walk into rooms and forget why we went there in the first place. The concept of memory has been

The Costs And Impacts Of Invasive Species

orange iguana in Miami

Table of Contents The case of the Burmese python in Florida It was in the mid-1990s that Americans decided that the Burmese python, one of the largest snake species in the world, native to South-East Asia , would make for good pets. Thousands of snakes were imported into the country,

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Table of Contents The case of the Burmese python in Florida It was in the mid-1990s that Americans decided that the Burmese python, one of the largest snake species in the world, native to South-East Asia , would make for good pets. Thousands of snakes were imported into the country,

Why Do Some Men Go Bald? – It’s In The Genes!

Bonn Researchers Pinpoint Rare Genetic Variants Behind Male-Pattern Hair Loss

Bald man head

Table of Contents The search for rare hair loss genes A receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness is how it shows up. Previous research into understanding male pattern hair loss, also termed androgenetic alopecia, has implicated multiple common

Why Do Some Men Go Bald? – It’s In The Genes!

Bonn Researchers Pinpoint Rare Genetic Variants Behind Male-Pattern Hair Loss

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Table of Contents The search for rare hair loss genes A receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness is how it shows up. Previous research into understanding male pattern hair loss, also termed androgenetic alopecia, has implicated multiple common

Wildlife Biologist Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa

Mrinalini Watsa

DNA Hunting in the Jungle Mrinalini is a DNA hunter. She prowls the Amazon jungle and African grasslands, following monkeys, jaguars, elephants and leopards, collecting the DNA they leave behind in footprints, fur, and poop. Mrinalini is not just a geneticist, she’s a wildlife biologist working hard to save endangered

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DNA Hunting in the Jungle Mrinalini is a DNA hunter. She prowls the Amazon jungle and African grasslands, following monkeys, jaguars, elephants and leopards, collecting the DNA they leave behind in footprints, fur, and poop. Mrinalini is not just a geneticist, she’s a wildlife biologist working hard to save endangered

Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

People learn balance as they grow – and can usually improve their balance with practice

No one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other mammals, human beings have no balance at birth – virtually no capacity to walk or even stand. Before that can happen, their vision, hearing, muscles, bones and brain must develop.

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No one is born with the ability to ride a skateboard, surf or even stand on their tiptoes. Unlike other mammals, human beings have no balance at birth – virtually no capacity to walk or even stand. Before that can happen, their vision, hearing, muscles, bones and brain must develop.

Should Fathers Be Screened For Postpartum Depression?

dad holding newborn

Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition. Given the intertwined effects of mothers’ and fathers’ physical and mental health, addressing the health of fathers may be a powerful untapped tool

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Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition. Given the intertwined effects of mothers’ and fathers’ physical and mental health, addressing the health of fathers may be a powerful untapped tool

Can Cows Swim?

Cows Swimming

. Humans have named a marine animal after cows! I haven’t thought much about this, but can cows swim? Imagine if cows can’t swim; consider how the sea cows will feel. After some digging on this topic, here is what I came up with: Can cows swim? Many people cross

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. Humans have named a marine animal after cows! I haven’t thought much about this, but can cows swim? Imagine if cows can’t swim; consider how the sea cows will feel. After some digging on this topic, here is what I came up with: Can cows swim? Many people cross

Finding The Right Laptop For Your Needs

Laptop

A laptop is a must-have gadget—a compact enough to carry around and powerful enough to run operations smoothly. The variety of uses for your laptop extends from working on your college assignments at WriteMyEssays to gaming, entertainment, music and photo production, and graphic design, among many more. The market has

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A laptop is a must-have gadget—a compact enough to carry around and powerful enough to run operations smoothly. The variety of uses for your laptop extends from working on your college assignments at WriteMyEssays to gaming, entertainment, music and photo production, and graphic design, among many more. The market has

How do astronomers know the age of the planets and stars?

Astronomers can estimate ages for stars outside the Solar System, but not planets

Measuring the ages of planets and stars helps scientists understand when they formed and how they change – and, in the case of planets, if life has had time to have evolved on them. Unfortunately, age is hard to measure for objects in space. Stars like the Sun maintain the same brightness,

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Measuring the ages of planets and stars helps scientists understand when they formed and how they change – and, in the case of planets, if life has had time to have evolved on them. Unfortunately, age is hard to measure for objects in space. Stars like the Sun maintain the same brightness,

3D Printing For The Future

How do 3D printers seemingly create something out of nothing? 3D printing is revolutionizing medical technology

Felix 3D Printer

Table of Contents How was 3D printing invented? We use three-dimensional structures every day, and even simple ones, like ballpoint pens, have dozens of parts. Metal and plastic parts are often made using molds . Metal or plastic is heated until it melts, and poured into a mold. As it

3D Printing For The Future

How do 3D printers seemingly create something out of nothing? 3D printing is revolutionizing medical technology

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Table of Contents How was 3D printing invented? We use three-dimensional structures every day, and even simple ones, like ballpoint pens, have dozens of parts. Metal and plastic parts are often made using molds . Metal or plastic is heated until it melts, and poured into a mold. As it

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