You may have noticed that chicken eggs shells come in different colors. Some people believe that brown-colored eggs are more nutritious than white-shelled eggs. Is this true? The eggshell is rich in calcium carbonate and acts as a chamber for…
When we study the levels of organization of the human body, we learn that cells group together to perform the same function. These groups of cells are tissues. These tissues, in turn, group to form a structure responsible for a…
When the first pandoravirus was described a few years ago, scientists were clear that they were dealing with something unprecedented. Pandoraviruses are part of the family of giant viruses and can be up to 10 times larger than a common…
10 Characteristics of Life: We explain to you what life is and what is the smallest unit in a living being. Also, its levels of organization and general characteristics. From biology, it has been classically defined as a living being…
Since Darwin and his theory of evolution, we know that life has evolved over time and that in fact it has not always been like it is today. But how and when did life originate on Earth? Do all forms…
Let’s take the example of the hipster beard. A man is dressing in a chic and casual manner. The beard, his fashionable accessory, full and gorgeous, carefully cared for. It could well be that these bearded specimens are currently more…
Are people evolving towards something more intelligent? Is it in human genes that people will become smarter in the next generations?. My guess is that the gap between intelligent and intellectually challenged people is widening. While the average value remains…
“It is like confessing a murder” begins Charles Darwin, probably his most famous work. In fact, his theory of evolution revolutionized natural sciences. It also shook the prevailing worldview. In the mid-19th century, most people believed that God created the…
Pandemics have shaped the course of world history over the past 2,000 years. See below the overview of pandemics that changed the course of history and our manners. Plague, Cholera, the Spanish flu and more. These 10 pandemics have changed…
Yes, the cells of a sperm whale are significantly larger than those of a mouse. This is because as an organism grows in size, its cells must also increase in size to maintain a functional surface-to-volume ratio. While the basic…
