Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep

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 do I feel better…

Is it bad to listen to music all the time? Here’s how tunes can help or harm

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. I like to listen to…

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

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. My parents said the planet…

What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains

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. What would happen if all…

Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what’s behind their harmful behavior

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 are bullies so mean?…

Why do our noses get snotty when we are sick? A school nurse explains the powers of mucus

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 do our noses get…

Can you cry underwater?

Tears prevent your eyes from drying out and protect them from irritation and infection. Vizerskaya/E+ via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you…