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Life Science
From the smallest microbe to the largest mammal, Life Science explores the origins, evolution and expansion of life in all its forms. Explore a wide range of topics from biology to genetics and evolution.
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Glacier 'Mice' Move and That Has Scientists Stumped
Cute little balls of moss, called glacier mice, have been known to move up to an inch a day, all at the same time, like a herd of mice, but how and why?
What Does the Endoplasmic Reticulum Do?
The part of your cells that helps you recover from a hangover is shaped like a maze of tubes and is made of two parts — the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
Commensalism: I Benefit, You Don't, but It's All Good
Commensalism is a form of cooperation among species in which one species benefits from another without the first one suffering any harm from the relationship.
What Is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha, sometimes called Indian ginseng or Indian winter cherry, is one of the most prized herbs in the Indian Ayurvedic science of life.
Can You Become Ambidextrous Later in Life? It Depends
Most people throughout the world are right-handed. So can they teach themselves to use their left hands, too and become ambidextrous?
What's the Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells?
Prokaryotic cells are like single-room efficiency apartments while eukaryotic cells are like mansions with many rooms — and they are the only two kinds of cells in the world.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
Plankton Is Earth's Tiniest Unsung Hero
A single-celled algae, barely visible to the eye, plankton contributes to some of the world's most important resources and is essential to the food chain that supports all life.
More Proof Neanderthals Weren't Stupid: They Made Their Own String
We make a big deal about modern humans being smarter than Neanderthals, but, really, are we?
Can You Live Without Oxygen? This Animal Can
You could be excused for thinking that, of course, all animals breathe oxygen to live. Because it wasn't until very recently that scientists discovered the only multicellular animal that doesn't. Meet Henneguya salminicola.
How Viruses Work
Influenza, Ebola and COVID-19 are all viruses. Find out what a virus does to your body and how to decrease your chance of exposure.
How Long Can Viruses Live on Surfaces?
Viruses need hosts to replicate and reproduce. So if a virus has no host, how long can it survive? It depends on a lot of factors.
Epigenetics Explains Why Your DNA Doesn't Predict Your Destiny
Epigenetics – instructions on how your genes are read and whether they are expressed or not – proves that your body is not permanently set on a specific course from the moment you're born.
Do You Have an Inner Voice? Not Everyone Does
If you engage in constant self-talk, it may surprise you that some people think in pictures instead or do nothing at all. And the number of people truly having an inner monologue may not be as great as you think.
Can a Vision Board Really Affect Your Future?
Some people swear by vision boards for making their dreams come true. But is there any science to back them up?
Delightful Daffodils Are Super Easy to Grow. Here's How
Requiring little care and upkeep, daffodils are bright, showy perennials that symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.
Is There Really a Cork Crisis?
Cork is the go-to material for wine stoppers and bulletin boards. So are we really running out of it? And if so, what happens?
Does Your Brain Get Tired Like the Rest of Your Body?
We all know what it feels like to be burned out. But does that really mean that our brain is tired? And is it the same as when other muscles tire out?
Massive 'Angel Oak' Has Witnessed 500 Years of South Carolina History
On Johns Island, South Carolina, stands an oak tree so big and beautiful that people come just to stand under its branches and feel the magic.
Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?
You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.
Chloroplasts Are the Plant Cells That Manufacture Energy
Chloroplasts are where some of the most miraculous chemistry on Earth goes down.
How Close Are We to Creating a Universal Blood Type?
Blood transfusions are required in the U.S. every two seconds. That's why the research from the Withers Lab, which converted Type A blood to universal donor blood using bacteria, is so groundbreaking.
Been Told You're Too Sensitive? You Might Be an Empath
Emotionally sensitive people sometimes get a bad rap from others. But being an empath can be a gift, as long as you take care of it. So how do you know if you're one?
How Photosynthesis Captures Light and Powers Life on Earth
No life, except possibly very small bacteria, would exist on Earth without photosynthesis.
Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
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