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 water wet? – Philip S., age 12, ...

Water is everywhere. It covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface, and it’s an essential component of life. It’s in the air we ...

We're all guilty of replying something like "in other news, water's wet" when someone states the obvious. However, is water truly wet, or does it just make something else wet? The answer may not be as ...