• Question: why do we cry

    Asked by cookie monster to Euan on 19 Jun 2016.
    • Photo: Euan Allen

      Euan Allen answered on 19 Jun 2016:

      Hi cookie monster,

      That’s a really good question, and I actually don’t have any idea! Our eyes water sometimes to protect them from damage. For example when you get dust in them your body produces water to flush away the dust.

      I’m not sure why we cry when we are sad though – try asking one of the other scientists, because I’d love to know the answer too!

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