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Author: Dr. Universe

Ever since I was a kitten, I’ve been digging in the dirt, gazing at the stars, and exploring new places. I asked lots of questions like: Why do we get hairballs? Why are lasers so fascinating? Why do we have to sleep? If you’re anything like me, you’ve got lots of questions about our world. With help from my friends at Washington State University, we’re investigating tough and smart questions from curious kids around the world. Kids just like you. Submit your own question HERE. Or sign up for Cat Mail to get new Q&As from Dr. Universe and friends.

Dear Dr. Universe: Why is the map the way it is?- Pablo, Spokane, WA Dear Pablo, Next time you eat an orange, try getting the peel off in one piece. Next, try to flatten out your peel. You’ll likely find it a bit

Dear Dr. Universe: What exactly is climate change? How does it affect the way we live? –Pranav, 10, Melbourne, FL Dear Pranav, If you’re anything like me, one of the first things you'll do in the morning is check the weather. Sometimes it’s

Dear Dr. Universe: What do planets have inside? –Rhianna, 10, California Dear Rhianna, Each planet is a little different on the inside. And what’s inside a planet can shape what’s on the outside, too. That’s what I found out from my friend Steve

Dear Dr. Universe: What color are our stars? -Mira, 8, Ontario Dear Mira, Just the other night, I grabbed my binoculars and looked up to the starry sky. At first the stars looked white, but when I looked closer I noticed some