Evolution

These articles explore evolution - the changes seen in the inherited traits of a population from one generation to the next. Evolution is one of the great mysteries of biology, since it is a slow process and difficult to study.

Central Heterochromia: When to Worry About Eye Color

10 Types of Noses to Spot in a Crowd

3 Major Types of Mushrooms: Edible, Wild and Poisonous

3 Types of Trees You'll Find All Over the Planet

A Corpse Flower Can Grow Over 12 Feet (3.7 Meters) Tall

Indica vs. Sativa: How to Distinguish Between Cannabis Plants

Hypertonic vs. Hypotonic Solutions: Differences and Uses

Your Phone Is a Germ Factory, So Stop Taking It to the Toilet

Why Even Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints

Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?

The Most Common Hair Color Isn't Blonde

What Is the Most Common Eye Color? Over 70% of People Have It

Phineas Gage and the Birth of Modern Neuroscience

Call of the Void: A Counterintuitive Form of Self-preservation

9 Most Common Phobias (and How To Conquer Them)

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Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?

A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.

By Jonathan Strickland