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.

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

Neanderthal vs. Homo Sapien: Separate Species With Different Fates

Howstuffworks Interviews: Extinction Level Events with Annalee Newitz

What will the Earth look like in 50,000 years?

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)