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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Human Development is Fascinating - 6 Rare Twin Types
There are more types of twins than just identical and fraternal, which suggests that we have a lot more to learn about human development...
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Is It Possible For Humans To Ever Be As Fast As Cheetahs?
The average cheetah can run at a speed of 80 – 130 km/h (50-80 mph)! Why are humans so slow in comparison?
Thirsty For Knowledge? Check Out These YouTube Channels
If you love to learn new things with each passing day, then get ready to discover a gold mine full of educational tools!
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Beautiful Nature: The Tadpole Migration
This is the story of one of the greatest migrations, while also being one of the tiniest ones...
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Fascinating: The Man Who Broke Math
This question led a logician to a discovery that would change mathematics forever.
7 Mind Blowing Science Facts School Left Out
Put on your learning caps! We rounded up 7 surprising scientific facts you probably didn't learn at school.
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Learn About the Newest Smart Christmas Lights
Enjoy a collection of the newest Christmas gadgets for decorating your home!
All You Ever Wanted to Ask About the Universe
Discover more about the universe by reading through these facts.
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5 Surprising Things That Can Be Set on Fire
There are 5 flammable things in your home, but you would never expect them to catch fire!
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Do You Think You Can Tell When a Child is Lying?
Learn all about a new technology that analyses facial expressions to detect lies.
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These Scientists Want to Bring Mammoths Back, But Why?
A group of scientists is working hard to bring back mammoths. How is it possible to resurrect an extinct species like mammoths, and why would they do it?
12 Bizarre Scientific Facts You Never Learned at School
The scientific facts we collected in this list aren't the kind of stuff you'll see in a school curriculum.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Sonic BOOMS
Learn everything there is to learn about sonic booms.
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This Bionic Hand Has Unheard-of Grip Strength and Utility
Designed by Esper, this smart bionic hand has unheard-of grip strength and functionality. Check out this incredible demonstration of its capabilities!
QUIZ: Can You Find All the Antonyms?
This English challenge is all about the antonyms - those words that mean the OPPOSITE of the word in question. Can you find all 15 antonyms in this quiz?
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This Crazy Magnetic Fluid Defies Gravity - Fascinating!
Have you ever heard of ferrofluids? These bizarre fluids develop spiky shapes when combined with magnets, and one day, they may be used in medicine...
Ever Seen Vintage Space Photos?
Who knew we could feel nostalgic about outer space? Enjoy this collection of vintage NASA space shots.
From Body to Brain, Here's How Humans Have Evolved
Humans have been evolving for millions of years. Exactly what changes have our species undergone?
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Why Do Boats Create Ripples On the Water As They Move?
Why do ducks, boats, leaves, and pretty much any other object moving through water leave these wavy ripples?
Scientists Might Have Found Out a New Way to “Breathe”
In a stunning new experiment, German scientists harnessed the power of photosynthesis to teach an animal a new way to “breathe.”
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The Future is in Our Hands - Next Generation Technology
These young brilliant minds grind hard at finding and creating solution to waste recycling, and the results are promising.
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How It's Made: Merino Wool
Long before we invented moisture-wicking synthetic fibers, this type of wool did it naturally for centuries. Here's how it's produced.
This Neat Wearable Air Conditioner Keeps You Cool Anywhere
Wouldn’t it be great to take a summer walk with a pocket-sized cooling device? Little did we know, a device like that has existed for a couple of years now.
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Wait, So, There’s a 6G Network Coming Too?!
We have hardly even got used to the 5G network, but 6G is already in the works. Here's what you need to know.
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Who Knew a Snowflake Could Be So Fascinating?!
You probably never gave a second thought to snowflakes. It turns out that these tiny crystals are full of mysteries...
A New Carbon Capture Plant Will Suck CO2 Out of the Air
A new carbon capture plant promises to suck 36,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the air every year.
The End of Breathing Machines? New Way of Getting Oxygen
Oxygen may now be able to be added directly to the bloodstream, thanks to a new experiment.
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These Cases Were Cold... Until Science Cracked Them
Technology and science aren't always about the future. Take a look at these cold cases that were solved only thanks to the advances of science.
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This Video Will Help You Grasp How Vast Our World Is
Zoom and see the tiny mechanisms that make our world work.
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You Could Have a Lost Ghost Twin
Learn about another wonder of the mysterious world of genetics - chimerism.
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Watch This Scientist Answer Some Fun Science Questions
In this video, scientist Bill Nye answers some interesting science questions.
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10 Life Changing New Gadgets
Here's a fresh and updated list of life-changing new gadgets! What a time to be alive!
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These Paradoxes Continue to Mystify Scientists
Take a look at 7 scientific paradoxes that may never get solved.
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7 Scientific Mysteries Scientists Still Can't Explain
Did you know that a person can wake up from a coma speaking a foreign language? This is one bizarre phenomenon scientists can't explain...
Time Capsule: See Old Ads for "New" Technologies
Check out these old gadgets and how overpriced they all seem now!
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The World's Deepest Swimming Pool Just Unveiled in Dubai
This brand new pool in Dubai is the deepest in the world! Take a virtual dive into this fascinating engineering marvel, complete with an entire sunken city.
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Why Concrete Needs Reinforcement - a Live Demonstration
We were shocked when we saw this video demonstration that shows just how fragile concrete is on its own and how much metal reinforcement can help...
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Special Eye Drops Could Soon Replace Eyeglasses
A simple bottle of eye drops may soon replace your prescription glasses.
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What Would Happen if We Tried Landing on the Sun?
A journey to the sun seems like an impossible dream. But what if we achieve it?
14 Life-Changing Inventions Inspired by Nature
Nature is ever the greatest inspiration for science, and these 14 life-changing inventions are proof.
15 Beautiful Carl Sagan Quotes on the Stars and the Cosmos
A look at some profound quotes on the universe by famous astronomer and cosmologist Carl Sagan.
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This Underwater Bullet Train Will Be One of a Kind
India is set to develop it's first underwater bullet train project that is believed to be one of a kind.
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The Many Talents of Leonardo Da Vinci
Catch a glimpse of the mysterious life of Leonardo da Vinci, a jack of all trades.
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How the James Webb Telescope Works
The James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful telescope in space!
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Would YOU Return a Lost Wallet?
Test yourself - how honest are you with yourself, really?
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Top 5 Sonic Booms Caught on Camera
Watch 5 sonic booms that will blow your speakers away!
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Why Can't We Live On Planet Venus?
Why haven't we sent not even an uncrewed spacecraft to planet Venus in over 30 years?
