The human, and really, animal cell, has made a more than 3 billion year journey to be with us today in its present form. All life on this planet owes their humble beginnings to a shared single cell. Through all of these years, the single, then animal, then human cell has gone through many changes, adding other cells into its bigger self, evolving its DNA, until we have this cell you see before you. In investigating it, we are actually shining a light on our biological past, learning its history.
In the interactive guide to the human cell you find before you, each important structure in the cell has a plus sign next to it. Hover over the plus sign to open an explanation about that structure.
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Protective Measures: How Our Body Reacts to a Tattoo
In this video, we’ll explore the microscopic war raging beneath your skin, where millions of your cells make the ultimate sacrifice to lock that ink in place, turning a defense mechanism into lifelong art.
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Science Lesson: Common Myths About Evolution Dispelled
This video is going to dispel the many misconceptions about the theory of evolution.
14 Terrific Charts to Satisfy Your Thirst For Knowledge
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Medical Lesson: What ARE Enzymes?
This handy animated video is perfect for the job of explaining what enzymes are.
New Study: A Pill that Works Out Your Muscles?!?
New study shows that, though we are not there yet, a pill can and probably WILL come out that works out the muscles and grows them.
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Hammerhead Sharks - Eevolution's Strangest Turn
Around 20 million years ago evolution introduced hammerhead sharks. Why did evolution make such a surprising turn and what makes these sharks so uniqe?
Absolute Zero: The AI that Doesn't Need People to Develop
Imagine an AI that doesn’t need humans to teach it how to code—it creates its own coding challenges, solves them, and gets smarter all on its own. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a groundbreaking development called Absolute Zero
Blood Test Breakthrough Transforms Leukemia Diagnosis
This research demonstrates that rare circulating stem cells in blood carry the same diagnostic information as bone marrow samples, enabling doctors to identify disease progression months before clinical symptoms appear.
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Ever Wonder What Ancient Egyptian Sounded Like?
Researchers have used all the information we know to create what they think it may have sounded like.
7 Mind Blowing Science Facts School Left Out
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2024's Biggest Breakthroughs in Science We Must Celebrate
These recent scientific breakthroughs could change the world.
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This Video Will Show You Where We Are in the Universe!
Where is our galaxy in the known universe? This video will fly with you to ever-larger destinations, showing you our little planet's cosmic address from a very large viewpoint.
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What Will the Universe Look Like in 10 Quintillion Years?
These questions take us beyond science into the realm of imagination, as we contemplate the ultimate fate of our Universe and everything within it.
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Future Tech: 19 Innovations About to Change Our World
These groundbreaking new technologies will change our world.
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7 Exciting Physics Tricks You Have to See!
Watch these seven remarkable physics tricks in this exciting and fun video.
17 Incredible Eye Facts You Have To See To Believe
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and they also happen to be our windows to the world. Here are 17 insanely fascinating facts about eyes.
8 Biggest Mysteries Still Surrounding the Human Body
Although modern science has revealed much about the human body, there are some things that still remain unknown. Here are the 8 biggest mysteries about it.
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Kirobo: First Robot in Space!
It was one small step for robot and another giant leap for mankind...
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The Truth About Folding Phones You Need to Know
Don’t buy a foldable without knowing this first.
Is Microsoft's "AI Doctor" Better Than a Real Doctor?
A new study presents a committee of digital doctors achieving approximately 80% accuracy in complex medical diagnoses – far beyond the average of general practitioners.
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Neat Life Hacks To Help You Remember Things Better
A lot of us tend to forget the simplest things at times. This video provides some neat tips to help boost your memory.
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Protective Measures: How Our Body Reacts to a Tattoo
In this video, we’ll explore the microscopic war raging beneath your skin, where millions of your cells make the ultimate sacrifice to lock that ink in place, turning a defense mechanism into lifelong art.
Hair Regeneration Could Be Possible With This New Process
Learn about an innovative new study which has revealed a novel treatment for effective hair regeneration.
7 Air Pollution Solutions That Will Help Us Breathe Easy
Let's take a look at some global initiatives that have been launched to reduce air pollution levels.
Science History: 17 Math Equations that Changed the World
In this article, we'll journey through 17 of these monumental formulas, demystifying the symbols to reveal the revolutionary ideas they contain and the immense impact they have had on the course of history.
Space Looks Breathtaking in These Amazing Photographs
There are some absolutely stunning photographs of space out there today, You won't believe how incredible it is!
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Woah! Learning to Play Music Has This Effect on Your Brain
Learning how to play an instrument can do wonders for our brain...here's how!
9 of the Greatest Unsolved Mysteries About the Universe!
The universe has been around for close to 14 billion years, but it still holds many mysteries that continue to perplex scientists. Here's 9 of them!
Science in 2025: 8 Developments That Could Change it All
Here are some of the most exciting trends in science and healthcare to keep an eye on.
How AI Is Fixing Problems Humans Struggle With
Here’s how AI is quietly reshaping the world in ways that actually matter.
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Fascinating: How Do Cats TRULY See Humans?
Understanding a cat's world is the key to strengthening your bond. Let's decode your cat's mind!
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K2-18b: The Exoplanet That Might Host Alien Life
Astronomers have detected signs of posisble life in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b.
PayPal Versus Credit Cards: Here's the Lowdown!
Just how safe is PayPal? Should you have a PayPal account or should you pay for all online purchases using a credit card? All is revealed here!
Study Shows Seniors Still Grow New Brain Cells Daily
A new study shows that even the elderly keep on growing new brain cells, which could be the breakthrough the scientific community was waiting for...
8 Important Inventions That Were a Complete Accident
It might be interesting for you to learn that some very important scientific innovations were born as a result of an accident.
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The Only Manmade Object That Will Last Forever
This copper discus contains 116 images we launched into space for aliens to see
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Are These Vintage Kitchen Gadgets Any Good?
Will any of the vintage kitchen gadgets stand the test of time or outperform their contemporary alternatives?
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The Tallest Statues Compared, Even Those Not Built Yet...
In this 3D animated size comparison, we showcase the tallest statues in the world alongside ambitious future projects.
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Science Predicts These 10 Technologies Will Rule 2025
These upcoming tech innovations will reshape our world.
Learn Chemistry Easily with This Interactive Periodic Table
This interactive table of elements has video lectures about every element, including experiments
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Was Roman Concrete Really Superior to Our Own?
How did Ancient Romans make such durable concrete that it still lasts today?
The Wildest Meteorites Ever Found on Our Planet - 15 Pics
Check out 15 of the most fascinating meteorites ever found on earth.
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Fascinating: How Fast Does Our Brain Operate?
Ever wonder at what speeds our thoughts move?
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Documentary: How Did Our Universe Come From Nothing?
Can “nothing” truly become “something”? In this video, we’ll dig into this mind-bending question.
World-Famous Psychological Experiments That Shocked Us
The human mind is a most intricate thing. It also has some quirks and idiosyncrasies that are both incredible and a little uncomfortable. Read on for more.
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20 of the Most Infamous Tech Product Flops In History
Here's a look at some of the most infamous and biggest technology failures in recent history.
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Fascinating: What is the Deepest Hole Humanity Has Dug?
This video explains how low humanity has dug down so far.
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