The different types of plants in the world
So many different kinds!
Myth bashing: Bears are not ferocious flesh-eaters
Their diet is mostly plant-based!
Myth bashing: Are daddy longlegs spiders?
It's more confusing than it seems.
What are ecosystems and why they’re important
They provide us with many important services.
Venom versus poison: what is the difference?
Knowing the difference between the two may be a matter of life and death!
The Hibernation chronicles: How and why animals hibernate
Animals that hibernate undergo extreme drops in their body temperature, heart rate, and metabolism.
How old is the oldest tree?
The oldest tree is between 5,000 and 80,000 years ols, depending on what you consider a 'tree'.
Why leaves change color and fall down in autumn
When summer draws to an end and autumn creeps in, leaves start changing colors and falling from the trees. But...
The unusual origins of our favorite spices
Have you ever stopped to wonder where black pepper, vanilla, and cloves come from?
Of mammoth proportions: the difference between mammoths and mastodons
Spot the difference!
It’s time to rediscover the forgotten crops of the world
They are tasty, nutritious, and hardy to boot.
Pollination 101: the basics on what it is and why it matters
What's all the buzz?
Animals take medicine when they are sick: a few striking cases
What do primates, birds, bees, and butterflies have in common? They all use medicine -- it's more common than you...
The hard difference between horns and antlers
Here’s to some truly impressive headgear!
How horizontal gene transfer complicated the tree of life
Not to mention that it has direct effects on human health
40% of the world’s plant species are extremely rare
This puts them at high risk for extinction
How cytoplasm keeps your cells up and running
Without it, your cells would be like little deflated balloons.
Like a pair of lovebirds: how birds court and mate
The inner workings of a bird's sex life.
The slimy difference between toads and frogs
Can you tell the difference between a frog and a toad?
Like a moth to the flame: why moths are attracted to light
Wonder why your room is full of moths in the summer?