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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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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Fascinating: The Man Who Broke Math
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If reading long articles on a specific topic isn’t your preferred way to spend your pastime, these clever charts and maps might be just what you need.
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Hammerhead Sharks - Eevolution's Strangest Turn
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You Won't Believe What the Human Body Does in One Minute
How much do you think it is capable of doing in a single minute? Watch this video and you'll have your answer!
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Want to Travel Quickly Through Space? Try Using a Wormhole
If you want to know what a wormhole is and how it is supposed to work, then you've come to the right place!
Stunning 2024 Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
Marvel at the new images revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope.
13 Astonishing Things You Never Thought You'd See
Here are 13 photos of rare phenomena you never thought you'd see!
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How Every Nuclear Power Got Its Atomics
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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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A Quantum Leap? Revolutionary Technique Discovered
Scientists at Singapore University have developed a groundbreaking manufacturing method powered by artificial intelligence that may revolutionize how we understand and create quantum materials at the atomic level.
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Just How Small is an Atom? - Fascinating!
Just how small are atoms? And what's inside them? The answers turn out to be astounding...
What Your Phone Habits Say About Your Mental Health
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Chronically Late? What Science Has to Say About You
There are 8 positive things that science says about late people that we all need to know.
Will We Ever Solve Our Universe's Most Complex Mysteries?
Here are 8 of the biggest unsolved mysteries from the world of physics.
Study Says: With Age, Come Certain Cognitive Abilities
a study published in August 2021 in the journal *Nature Human Behavior reveals surprising findings that challenge this assumption and may be of great interest to all of us.
The Wildest Meteorites Ever Found on Our Planet - 15 Pics
Check out 15 of the most fascinating meteorites ever found on earth.
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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Physicist Michio Kaku: The Universe in a Nutshell...
Physicist Michio Kaku explains the fundamental nature of our universe
Enjoy This Fascinating Collection of NASA's Best Photos
Here are 15 of NASA's most amazing recent pictures, along with brief explanations of exactly what is going on in each one.
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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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Neanderthals Had Strength and Skills Beyond Our Limits
Neanderthals possessed truly exceptional, almost unbelievable, traits.
10 Fascinating Facts About the Subconscious Mind
10 facts about the way the subconscious mind works
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The Speed of Light Visualized in a Magnificent Video
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Discover 5 Cutting Edge Humanoid Robots in 2025
Watch the video to see which robots are leading the pack in intelligence, mobility, and impact.
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Magic is Only A Vibration Away With This Great Experiment
All it takes is some sand, a metal plate and carefully toned vibrations from a speaker to create stunning and complex patterns. This video shows you the amazing results!
Extraordinary Inventions By Tesla That Were Never Built!
Nikola Tesla was a scientist too advanced for his time. Here are some of the inventions he never had a chance to build.
These Materials are Strange Enough to Boggle Your Mind...
There are some materials in this world that totally defy scientific convention. From metals that melt in your hand, to a solid lighter than air, take a look.
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What's the Largest Thing in the Universe?
In this video, we look into some of the mightiest structures in the known universe.
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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!
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Do You Like the Smell of Rain? This Is Why
One of the best things about rain and thunderstorms is that clean fresh smell afterward. But what actually causes that distinct scent?
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Science: Here's Everything We Know About Pluto
Join us as we unravel the mysteries of far off Pluto, 3.7 billion miles from our Sun.
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China's Crazy Plan to Dig a Canal in the Middle of EUROPE
China is setting out a plan to dig a canal through the middle of Europe in the nearest future, but why?
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Why Do You See Colors When You Rub Your Eyes?
Explore the science of afterimages, the visual illusions that linger in your vision following exposure to bright lights or images.
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The Race to Complete the World's Second-Tallest Skyscraper
Malaysia is all set to unveil the world’s second tallest skyscraper.
Hubble Telescope: 35 Years of Incredible Photos
Exploring 35 years of reality-changing, universe-enhancing photos that opened the sights of outer space to us all.
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China's G1 Robot is Showing Some Incredible Moves
The G1 is a new robot developed in China and in this video shows some amazing moves.
Find Out How Some Elderly People Stay Sharp into Old Age
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You Won't Believe What the Human Body Does in One Minute
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Why IS Fentanyl So Dangerously Addictive?
In this video, we break down what opioids really do to your brain and body, what using them actually feels like, and why so many people are dying from Fentanyl overdoses.
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Science: Can AI Preserve Our Most Precious Memories?
Technologist Pau Aleikum Garcia talks about synthetic memories.
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.
8 Ancient Greek Scholars & Their Life-Changing Inventions
The foundations of modern medicine, engineering, biology, and astronomy were set up by these 8 stellar minds more than two thousand years ago.
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