At a certain point, there’s no stopping a sneeze. The burst of air is as inevitable as a crashing wave. But with conscious effort, we can control how loud it is. “There are things that people can do ...

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 we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, ...

It is possible to sneeze more quietly. Not everyone cares to, even if their sneezes could wake the dead. But for some people, these surprising tips can be a game changer. At a certain point, there’s ...