Human

The human brain is much more complex than most of us imagine. ‘How it works’, ‘why  it behaves in a certain way’ and ‘what it … Read more

Man made disasters are those that are caused by the negligence of man. They are not acts of God. They are not caused by the … Read more

Is suspended animation possible? Erica Nordby, a toddler in Edmonton Canada had wandered out alone into the frigid night. Before she was resuscitated her heart … Read more

We can thank Alan Turing for coining the term Artificial Intelligence back in the 50s. He came up with the Turing test in which a … Read more

Whether you want to seem smart at a dinner party or your ten year high school reunion, we’ve got you covered with these 6 science … Read more

Childhood is considered to be the most beautiful period of our lives. Part of the beauty that makes it what it is, is the naive … Read more

The brain is the most important part of our bodies. It’s the core that sets in function all of the systems, essentially turning our bodies … Read more

Synesthesia is a inter-connection, multi-connection in the neurological system, between at least two senses. The stimulation of one Sense or Cognitive pathway will trigger a … Read more

Spartan Training Spartan society was home to some of the most fearless warriors in history – for all its faults, 300 got that right. Before … Read more

10 Historical Documents Proven to be Forgeries We’re all aware of how important of an asset information is, but what some don’t realize is that … Read more

American Unsolved Mysteries The assassination of JFK. The masonic architecture of The Capitol. The coded map of The Declaration of Independence from “National Treasure”. We’re … Read more

Human adults have large brains capable of complex thought. Adult human brains are larger than the adult brains of most other animals. This means that more … Read more

It’s true. At least, according to a revealing long-term study by Stanford University on personality. Have you ever battled with self-control? It started in the … Read more

How would you feel if someone implanted a fake memory into your mind? Based on surprising new research, it’s possible.  Your memory is malleable and … Read more

One of the most popular, interesting, historic, and attractive UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great Wall of China has an estimated total length of 8,851.8 … Read more

Most people are aware of their sun sign (Leo, Virgo, etc) but there are actually still questions regarding the origin and history of astrology. These … Read more

Opposable Thumb Facts The human thumb is opposable and prehensile, making it the most unique digit of the hand, responsible for hand functions, grasp, manual … Read more

How Rhinovirus Infects Humans Most colds are caused by rhinoviruses, which are spread by coughing and sneezing and infect the nasal airway. The common cold … Read more

Supertaster Facts Some people are ‘supertasters,’ some are ‘regular tasters’, and others are ‘non-tasters’ based on their ability to taste specific bitter substances (the chemical … Read more

As there are a lot of fingers, I will concentrate on the length of the index finger (the one next to the thumb) relative to … Read more

The stomach rumbling sounds are known as borborygmi, and they actually emanate from the small intestine as well as the stomach. What is borborygmi? They … Read more

This is a very good question but it does not have a simple answer because the blink rate in humans varies tremendously – from 2 … Read more

How Do We Actually Turn Food into Energy? We hear the word used all the time, read diet books on how to boost ours, and … Read more

Facts about Human Skin Skin is actually the body’s largest organ! Skin includes all four types of tissue – epithelial tissue, connective tissue, nervous tissue, … Read more

The National Science Foundation announced that associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan Technological University, Elena Semouchkina, has used magnetic resonance to capture … Read more

What is Nanotechnology? The term nanotechnology has been bandied about for years, but what is it, and more importantly, where is it going? Nanotechnology is … Read more

The Science of Adrenaline The biological events that cause the adrenal glands to release adrenaline set in motion a wide array of changes in bodily … Read more

Can Stress Make You Sick? What happens in our body during stress, and how do we respond to these reactions? Our lives bring us different … Read more

What Is Stem Cell Research? What stem cell research offers are wide possibilities of modern treatment development for more efficient stem cell treatments. Stem cells … Read more

Thinking of pulling an all-nighter for your final exams? Think again. Scientists prove that sleep helps improve brain function and enhance learning. Do you plan … Read more

The use of stem cells in research is a highly controversial subject. This article will help shed an unbiased light on several different ways cells … Read more

Learn the structural and functional classifications of joints. Understand synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous joints. Anatomy quiz included. Joints of the body are classified both by … Read more

Apart from the obvious physical differences, what is the difference between men and women, and boys and girls? Science has been studying the differences between … Read more

Fossil Evidence of an Early Form of Vertebrate Eye Ancient armored fish fossils from Australia present some of the first definite fossil evidence of a … Read more