On average, your scalp hair grows by 0.35 to 0.45 millimeters a day or half an inch per month.
What is Pi?
If you’re not a fan of straight lines, you’ll love Pi.
What are isotopes
Calling them ‘fatter atoms’ is considered rude.
How your body heals itself after a wound
Never fear, the macrophages are here!
The Stages of Mitosis
Divide and conquer!
The unique types of ecosystems in the world
We have an amazing amount of diversity on Earth!
Ecosystems: what they are and why they are important
They provide us with many important services.
The different types of plants in the world
So many different kinds!
The science behind the different colours of autumn leaves
What makes the rainbow of colours?
Are viruses alive?
The answer has stumped scientists for decades.
Why satellites have those golden foils on them — and how it saves a lot of lives
Like many other NASA technologies, this also proved to be really useful on Earth.
How alleles make us who we are
It has to do with your parents, and a bit of luck.
The reason why ice floats
A.k.a why our lakes are not completely frozen over and why your ice floats in your cocktail.
How amber forms — nature’s time capsule
It takes millions of years!
The main types of mountains — Earth’s ups and downs
Let’s talk some mountains.
What is Mitochondrial DNA and Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from the mother, and there’s a lot we can learn starting from this basic fact.
Why eating lots of sugar makes you fat
How bittersweet…
5 romantic animals that mate for life
There are some that you wouldn’t expect.
Sink your teeth into some cool facts about sharks
Learn more about these fascinating fish!
Aviation 101 : Flight Dynamics
To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.