Is bacteria helpful our harmful? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy explore the mysteries of bacteria.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.   Mystery: (https://www.livescience.com/24678-is-every-single-elephant-a-village-wrecking-booze-hound.html) Could humans live without bacteria?  (https://www.livescience.com/32761-good-bacteria-boost-immune-system.html) There are trillions of bacteria are swarming over your skin and through...

Why do some people hate the taste of beer? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy track the mysteries of one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.   Mystery: (https://www.livescience.com/24678-is-every-single-elephant-a-village-wrecking-booze-hound.html) Why do some people hate the taste of beer? (https://www.livescience.com/63039-why-hate-bitter-beer-taste.html)  This could all fall...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the final instalment in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on August 13th  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Is every single Elephant a village wrecking booze hound? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy track the mysteries of one of the world’s most fascinating land mammals.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.   Mystery: Is every single Elephant a village wrecking booze hound?  (https://www.livescience.com/24678-is-every-single-elephant-a-village-wrecking-booze-hound.html)   INTERVIEW with Joshua Plotnik, assistant professor of...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on August 6th  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on July 30th  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Could evolution ever bring back the Dinosaurs? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a look back at the history of evolution and question how it might affect us in the future.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode.   Mystery: (https://www.livescience.com/32616-how-were-the-egyptian-pyramids-built-.html) Could Evolution Ever Bring Back the Dinosaurs? ...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on July 23rd  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on July 16th  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Just how were the Egyptian pyramids built? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy dig away some of their favourite archaeological mysteries and discoveries that continue to puzzle archaeologists. Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built? (https://www.livescience.com/32616-how-were-the-egyptian-pyramids-built-.html) INTERVIEW with Jay Haigler and Steve Lubkemann about underwater archaeology...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on July 9th  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the latest in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on July 2nd  and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

From unicorns, dragons and mermaids to the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot; our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy, explore the history and "evidence" of mythical creatures.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: Bigfoot: Man-Monster or Myth? (https://www.livescience.com/24598-bigfoot.html) The legend of Bigfoot has been around for just 50 years and is described to be  a huge ape-like beast said to roam Pacific...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on June 25th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on June 18th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

How will the Universe end?  Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a step into the subconscious to unpick this week’s mystery.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: How Will the Universe End? (https://www.livescience.com/65299-how-will-the-universe-end.html) Cosmotologists have narrowed the likelihood of this down to three scenarios: Heat Death, The Big Crunch and The Big Rip. Listen to find out more.  INTERVIEW with Rafi...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the sixteenth in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on June 11th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the fifteenth in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on June 4th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. (https://www.facebook.com/30478646760/videos/715058785722409/)...

Is it safe to hold in a sneeze? What happens when you sneeze in Space? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a step into the subconscious to unpick this week’s mystery.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: Is it safe to hold in a sneeze?    In ancient times, sneezes were thought of as bad omens and warnings from Gods. Pope Gregory the Great in 590 thought it was an early sign of the plague that was wreaking havoc on...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the fourteenth in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on May 28th (https://www.facebook.com/livescience/videos/coronavirus-update-52120/270014501041950/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos) and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the twelfth in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on May 22nd and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. (https://www.facebook.com/livescience/videos/coronavirus-update-52120/270014501041950/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos) new updates are livestreamed on...

Can you turn off a nightmare? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy take a step into the subconscious to unpick this week’s mystery.  Below you can find links to further reading on the topic discussed in this episode. Mystery: Can you ‘turn off’ a nightmare?  (https://www.livescience.com/turn-off-nightmares.html) Nightmares affect everyone, but not everybody remembers what they dream about  Some medications like beta blockers are linked with frequent nightmares INTERVIEW with Dr....

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the twelfth in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on May 14th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live. (https://www.facebook.com/livescience/videos/coronavirus-update-51420/550244812345536/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos) new updates are livestreamed on...

Mindy and Jeanna introduce the eleventh in a series of special reports from Life's Little Mysteries with Live Science health reporter Nicoletta Lanese, who is at the forefront of Live Science’s coronavirus coverage.  This episode was recorded on May 7th and features Nicoletta's weekly coronavirus update and Q&A on Facebook Live....