The Amazing Opposable Thumb in Humans
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
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 âsupertasters,â some are âregular tastersâ, and others are ânon-tastersâ 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 â from 2 … Read more
Study of the Chemistry of Living Things DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates, and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry. On the interface between … 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
Interesting Facts About Human Brain The human brain is almost twice as large as the brain of the bottlenose dolphin, and three times as large … Read more
The human body system is made up of several different systems with different functions. The main systems are the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, … Read more
The human body muscles are the main contractile tissues of the body involved in movement. They cause motion and produce a force that the body … Read more
This post offers the essential facts on the United States of America for kids, categorized into popular topics like states, history, and politics. We’d love … Read more
Flat feet are simply feet with low arches â a condition created by an abnormal alignment of bones, an excessive elasticity of the ligaments or … Read more
Sleepwalking is a disorder that is experienced by many people around the world. Officially known as Somnambulism, this disorder often has many misconceptions. There are … Read more
Native American Indians are often called first Americans for obvious reasons. However, despite their status as the first nation in America, native American Indians often … Read more
Throughout history, due to a limited understanding of their condition, people with epilepsy have been classified as everything from dangerous to mentally incompetent. They have … Read more
If you love planes, you are sure to enjoy these awesome air shows held annually in the U.S. See amazing stunts performed by the professional … Read more
Yes indeed. According to the podiatrist, Dr. Nilesh Patel, there is a proper way to walk. Walking does not simply mean lifting your feet and … Read more
On 29th October 1929, the market at the Wall Street crashed and $ 14 billion were lost. The United States lost a total $ 30 … Read more
Modern engineering techniques have given architects the freedom to go absolutely nuts as they run around cities and towns experimenting with all manner of crazy … Read more
Myth Have you ever stood under the CN tower or any tall building for that matter and worry that you might be killed by a … Read more
Myth At some point in your life youâve probably been told that you are either left-brained or right-brained (*cough cough* careers class). And if you … Read more
Myth Youâve probably had the terrifying experience taking care of an accepting a babysitting request to a sweet little angel, only to find out that … Read more
It’s quite an ego boost to know you’re the only person in the history of the world to have accomplished something, especially when you’ve devoted … Read more
Christopher Nolan has always been fascinated by perception and memory, ideas that have defined his films since Following and Memento. With Inception, he’s made a … Read more