Mysterious Anatomy Unraveled – Stanford Scientists Uncover Location of Starfish’s Head
If you put a hat on a starfish, where would you put it? On the center of the starfish? Or on the point of an…
If you put a hat on a starfish, where would you put it? On the center of the starfish? Or on the point of an…
Common belief holds that prolonged exposure to the sun can eventually toughen your skin. Consider the “leathery” skin of farmers, road crew members, and others…
Research suggests that ‘downclimbing’ from trees played a pivotal role in early human evolution. The mobility in human shoulders and the flexibility of our elbows,…
A recent study discovered substantial disparities in the structure of the human digestive system, with substantial variations possible even among healthy individuals. This discovery sheds…
Octopuses are not like humans – they are invertebrates with eight arms and are more closely related to clams and snails. Despite this, they have…
Findings shine light on underpinnings of COPD, pave new direction for future research on treatments. A new type of cell that resides deep within human…
Imagine you’re watching TV. Suddenly, your ear feels a little itchy. You stick your pinky finger in there and dig around a bit. You pull…
Human anatomy still has a few surprises in store for us: researchers at the University of Basel have discovered a previously overlooked section of our…
Many lizards are phenomenal climbers. Their sharp, curved claws are ideal for clinging to tree trunks, rocks, and other rough surfaces. However, in the precarious…
Study shows our species is still evolving and changes in natural selection could be the major reason. Humans haven’t developed genetic mutations for telepathy or…
Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs on the planet, had an air conditioner in its head, suggest scientists from the University of Missouri,…