Ask Dr. Universe

Author: Washington State University

Join Dr. Universe and her friends at Washington State University as they investigate science questions from kids around the world. Know a kid with a curious science question? Help them submit it at askDrUniverse.wsu.edu for a chance to be featured on a future episode. 
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Your Paw-some Question | What determines the size and shape of someone's belly button?
Episode 11
Friday, 26 June, 2026

Send us Fan MailCosmo and I investigated belly buttons—thanks to WSU nursing professor Cindy Brigham-Althoff.Learn more about the placenta with Operation Ouch and Scientific AmericanCheck out all the belly buttons with Nat GeoFind out about placental mammalsSee what's living inside your navel with Nat GeoSound effects courtesy Pixabay As always, submit burning questions at askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Who knows where your questions will take us next.