A simple, concise general guide to understanding what a neuron does, what the components of a neuron are and in what different ways they can be classified.
Earthworms perform an important service in our ecosystem. This hub will help you discover more about these amazing excavators in a way that your kids, or grandkids, will enjoy.
What would it be like to have dinner with an animal that has to liquefy its prey to eat it? And how many other odd methods of eating are we completely unaware of?
Learn why biology is important, how it relates to daily life, and the effect biology has in modern medicine. Get a feel for life science by exploring the various fields of biology.
Blood clotting is a vital process in the human body that prevents blood loss from blood vessels (arteries and veins). However, when blood clots form inside of blood vessels, there is a chance that they will cause a...
A rock is a solid cohesive aggregate of one or more minerals. Some rocks consist of one mineral species (mono mineralic) and others consist of two or more minerals poly mineralic).
Mimicry in insects is a fairly common way for them to avoid predators and to obtain a meal for survival. Many insects, especially the praying mantis, have evolved some of the most elaborate mimicries.
Learn about DNA, Gregory Mendel, punnett squares, genetics, alternation of generations, and meiosis through colorful images, videos, and text. This is one in a series of biology articles.
Life science for kids. Learn about the heart for elementary age kids and homeschool
Recent research shows there are even more uncertainties around inheritable properties than modern genetics assumes. Besides genetics, telegony seems to have influences as well.