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Oct 13 2009

Why is it so silent in the middle of a hurricane?

Posted by: Lisa in Multimedia, Questions, science

If you think you know the answer to this one, leave a comment!

How do volcanoes explode?

Posted by: Lisa in Earth, Questions, science

How does a volcano explode? How does lava get inside a volcano?
More great questions from the Great Wall…

Tags: Earth, Earth science, lava, Questions, volcano

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Sep 27 2009

Sleepwalking and Sleeptalking

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, science

This great question was asked on a school overnight recently…

How do sleep-walking and sleep-talking work? - Ben S.

Here’s a short article explaining sleepwalking to kids: Sleepwalking

Want to learn more about sleep in general? Try Sleep for Kids.

Tags: brain, neuroscience, Questions, sleep, sleeptalking, sleepwalking

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Sep 27 2009

Is it hard to breathe in the desert?

Posted by: Lisa in Ecosystems, Questions, science

Is it hard to breathe in the desert? by Saskia

This question was asked during a discussion of how trees produce oxygen, so that people can breathe. Saskia wanted to know if places without many trees, such as deserts, would be harder to breathe in. Great thinking!

Tags: breathing, ecosystems, life, life science, oxygen, Questions, science, trees

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Jun 30 2009

Why do corals die in hot water?

Posted by: Lisa in Ecosystems, Questions, science

Why do corals die in hot water?

Tags: bleaching, coral, ecosystems, global warming, ocean, Questions, science

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Jun 30 2009

Why is it called the Milky Way?

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, Space, science

Why is that swirly cloud of dust called the Milky Way?

Tags: galaxy, milky way, Questions, science, Space, stars

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Jun 30 2009

What will happen if the Sun dies?

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, Space, science

What will happen if the Sun dies?

Here’s our first official question for 2009-10! To learn more about the Sun, why not visit our Sun page by clicking at the top of the screen?

Tags: main sequence, nebula, red giant, Space, star, Sun

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Jun 22 2009

Great Book of Questions 2008-9

Posted by: Lisa in Earth, Ecosystems, Multimedia, Questions, Space, Technology, animals, experiments, general, science

Great Book Of Questions 2008 9

View more PDF documents from Lisa Fischler.

Tags: culture, Earth science, Great Book of Questions, health, history, human body, innovation, life science, Questions, science, Space, Technology, weather

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Jun 21 2009

Who speaks to you inside your head?

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, science

Who talks to you inside of your head?

Your deep thought for the day…

Tags: brain, intelligence, question, science

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Jun 19 2009

Recent animal questions from our Great Wall…

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, animals, science

We’re currently in the process of compiling the questions into a Great Book. Stay tuned!

What is stronger, a cheetah or a puma?

How many eggs do fish lay? Why are there fish in the sea?

How are electric eels electric? How do animals get instincts?

Tags: animals, biology, fish, instincts, life science, ocean, Questions, science

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Jun 09 2009

Human health questions!

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, science

$Why do people\'s hair fall out?$ Are there more helpful or hurtful kinds of bacteria? $What\'s healthier, vegetables or fruits?$ Why do older people have gray hair? Why do kids like junk food? Why do kids hate vegetables?

Tags: bacteria, children, food, fruit, hair, health, human, life science, vegetables

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Jun 09 2009

Even more awesome questions from our Great Wall!

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, Space, science

Are aliens real? Are there plants on other planets? Can animals live on the moon? Is there anything outside of space?

How are solar systems formed? Why is the Sun so hot and the universe so cold?

Tags: aliens, animals, Moon, planet, plants, Questions, science, solar system, Space, star, Sun, universe

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Jun 03 2009

Planet (and former planet) Questions from the Great Wall…

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, Space, science

What is the coldest planet? What is the coldest thing in the universe, other than Pluto? Is there or has there ever been lava on all the planets? Could we live on Jupiter or Saturn? $If Pluto crashed into the Earth\'s ocean...$ How do we find out about new planets without going on a spaceship? Do we know of any other planets that have oxygen? Why is there no air on Pluto? Why is Pluto not a planet? $Does Jupiter\'s Red Spot make it rotate faster?$ How did Saturn get its rings? Why does Uranus sit on its side?

Tags: atmosphere, cold, Earth, extrasolar planets, great red spot, Jupiter, lava, ocean, oxygen, planet, planets, pluto, Questions, rings, Saturn, science, solar system, Space, Uranus

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May 30 2009

Space questions…very thoughtful

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, Space, Technology, science

What is the biggest thing in space? Why is Jupiter is so big? $How far are Saturn\'s rings from the planet?$ Are cold planets frozen all the way to the core? How far are moons from their planets? What planet has the most moons? $Why isn\'t Jupiter closer to the center of the solar system if it has more gravity than other planets?$ How do scientists control satellites and robots that are far away? Could there be life on Titan? When the Sun is so far away from the Earth, how does it shine so much on us?

Tags: aliens, astronomy, Earth, energy, gravity, Jupiter, life, Moon, planets, rings, robots, satellites, Saturn, science, size, solar system, Space, star, Sun, Technology, Titan

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May 30 2009

Some recent Great Wall of Questions additions

Posted by: Lisa in Questions, science

Why do people look different from different countries? Why does cotton candy melt in your mouth? Why does an avocado have a big seed in it? Why do people speak different languages in different countries? How did the Incas invent successful brain surgery? When people run, why do they sweat?